The Flatlanders founder succumbed to complications of Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's disease and pneumonia at his New Mexico home.

Ely's long recording career was marked by eclecticism, especially once he began recording independently. He always followed his own muse and was unafraid of the occasional misfire.

Lloyd Maines, father of The Chicks’ Natalie Maines, played pedal steel guitar. Ely had an accordionist and piano and everyone rocked hard—“Fingernails” live, top that, anyone. Or his rendition ...

Joe Ely, the singer-songwriter who helped drive a new wave of Texas-based music that united rock and country fans in the 1980s and beyond, died Monday. The cause of death was complications from Lewy ...

Joe Ely, an alt-country legend who collaborated with the likes of The Clash and Bruce Springsteen, has died at age 78.

Legendary songwriter, singer, and raconteur Joe Ely died today from complications of Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s and pneumonia,” began a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Monday.

Joe Ely, 78, passed away on December 15 in his home, due to complications from pneumonia, Lewy Body Dementia, and Parkinson’s disease.