Joe Ely dies at 78; songwriter collaborated with music’s biggest names in storied career

The musician, a native of Texas, worked with such legends as Bruce Springsteen, the Clash and the Rolling Stones
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Joe Ely, who influenced a generation of songwriters with his music, dies at 78

Joe Ely never broke out into the mainstream, but has been a beloved Texas treasure for five decades. His death Monday at age 78 brought tributes from fans and fellow musicians alike.

Singer-songwriter was favorite of Springsteen and the Clash, had deep New Mexico ties

Though he wasn’t a New Mexico native, beloved singer-songwriter Joe Ely, who died earlier this week at his home in Taos, was essentially an adopted son. Ely, who developed and maintained numerous ties to New Mexico before moving here later in his life,
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