Legendary Texas Singer Joe Ely Dies at 78
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Joe Ely, a pioneering country-rock musician from West Texas known for blending various genres and collaborating with notable artists like The Clash and Bruce Springsteen, has died at age 78 after battling Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's disease. His influential career included solo work, collaborations, and reuniting with The Flatlanders, leaving a lasting legacy in American music.
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