Singer/Songwriter Joe Ely passes

RoseClone

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One of the gang that hung with Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Rodney Crowell, Townes Van Zandt

What a crew at the Guy Clark and friends celebrating his 73rd birthday in Nashville, 11/6/14. -
Who can name them all?
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I was fortunate to see him live probably three times: two solo and once with the Flatlanders. A great singer/songwriter.

Here he tells a story with great conviction in a song. Reminds in that way of Dylan's song about Ruben (Hurricane) Carter in its delivery.

 
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One of the gang that hung with Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Rodney Crowell, Townes Van Zandt

What a crew at the Guy Clark and friends celebrating his 73rd birthday in Nashville, 11/6/14. -
Who can name them all?
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Back row: Steve Earle, Jerry Jeff Walker, Rodney Crowell, Joe Ely, Terry Allen
From row: ?, Ray Wylie Hubbard (?), Guy Clark.