1978 One Hit Wonder Proved Even Rock Icons Can Have Just One Big Smash

In 1978, a singular rock classic gave a future Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee her one major hit in a career that would span more than five decades. Patti Smith became an indu ...
East Bay Times

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

AUSTIN, Texas — Joe Ely, the influential Texas-born singer-songwriter whose blend of honky-tonk, rock and roadhouse blues made him a favorite among other musicians and led to collaborations with Bruce ...
WRAL

Joe Ely, a Texas songwriter whose legacy touched rock and punk, dies age 78

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Joe Ely, the influential Texas-born singer-songwriter whose blend of honky-tonk, rock and roadhouse blues made him a favorite among other musicians and led to collaborations with ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Joe Ely, music innovator from Texas, dies at 78

AUSTIN, Texas -- Joe Ely, the influential Texas-born singer-songwriter whose blend of honky-tonk, rock and roadhouse blues made him a favorite among other musicians and led to collaborations with ...