Texas Music Legend Joe Ely Dies at 78
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Joe Ely, a influential Texas singer-songwriter known for his work with The Flatlanders and collaborations with The Clash, has died at 78 due to complications from Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s, and pneumonia. Ely's music, rooted in West Texas and blending rock, country, and Spanish influences, left a lasting impact on generations of musicians and fans, though he never achieved mainstream fame.
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