Hot Dog I like it a lot! I first heard of Joe Ely in the 1980s when his name was brought to light by The Clash. Age and being a Northern city boy caused me to forget about him for a long while. Thanks, CZcams and JimmyDaCat for helping me to rediscover him.
Joe Ely is amazing. But I've never seen him live. I hope he comes to Lubbock soon because I just moved out here. About 7 miles from Bobby Keys' house in Slaton. I go by there and think there should be a shrine or something.
Awesome. Just the only words to describe this video and the excitement of seeing Joe and the boys live at Texas Oldest Dancehall - Gruene Hall. Rock this joint.
So cool! These guys could rock! BTW, was born and raised near Annapolis MD, had a 76 Gibson SG. Friend told me about this guy who could replace the pickups with his tweaked ones for more of a bite. Anyway, the dude had a small workspace in an old industrial center. None other than Paul reed smith. Late 70s, freaky looking burn out dude. Had no clue the fame he would achieve
Joe & David at there peak . For a live show there was no one better then the Joe Ely Band . Wish they'd come around here (California) in that configuration again .
holy crap ~ I was there that night. Ely's flop sweat was literally all over us. Grissom at his peak, with amazing solos. This was pretty soon after Grissom came on to replace Jesse Taylor, I think. Thanks for uploading!!!!!!
This is from the "Joe Ely Live in Texas (1986)" VHS. Just landed my copy on DVD from a Canadian group. Get it if you can find it but I doubt Joe gets *any* royalties from it. Recorded at Gruene Hall, it begins with a *killer* version of 16 Tons. Young David Grissom and Texas Sax Man Bobby Keys (apparently, in-between gigs with the Stones; yes, this is guy playing sax on "Brown Sugar."). This crew is also on the DC Live in Chicago 1987.
The late great Bobby Keys... I think this was probably Joe's best lineup with Davis McLarty on drums and David Grissom on lead. Not dissing the late great Jesse Taylor who played awesome lead in earlier versions of the band, or Robert Marquam on drums...
Joe Ely and drummer Davis McClarty from Lubbock, Texas and Bobby Keys from just down the road in Slaton, Texas. Just West Texas saying howdy.
Man oh man...outstanding!
GRISSOM!
right????????l So underrated
Giants still walk among us folks!
Please pay attention to Joe`s music.
How much fun does he have up there???
Holy smokes!!!
Hot Dog I like it a lot!
I first heard of Joe Ely in the 1980s when his name was brought to light by The Clash. Age and being a Northern city boy caused me to forget about him for a long while. Thanks, CZcams and JimmyDaCat for helping me to rediscover him.
Surprised, as a Northern city boy, you didn't see him playing in the subways in NYC. LOL yep, one of the greatest ever IMHO
Joe Ely is amazing. But I've never seen him live. I hope he comes to Lubbock soon because I just moved out here. About 7 miles from Bobby Keys' house in Slaton. I go by there and think there should be a shrine or something.
I love THIS! I've got to tell my friend a HUGE THANKS for sharing this with me! Thanks Mike Thompson!
That Grissom kid!
Awesome. Just the only words to describe this video and the excitement of seeing Joe and the boys live at Texas Oldest Dancehall - Gruene Hall. Rock this joint.
Lubbock tx boy here. I didn't get to experience much of this. Was too young but make no mistake.. it's in our blood..
This is probably the greatest Rock & Roll band ever >>>>>>>>>>
I saw them in1988 at Tipatina's in New Orleans and agree, they are the best.
Absolutely!!!
Freaking awesome. Davis Mclarty on drums, too
Rolling Stone Bobby Keys..... amazing!!
So cool! These guys could rock! BTW, was born and raised near Annapolis MD, had a 76 Gibson SG. Friend told me about this guy who could replace the pickups with his tweaked ones for more of a bite. Anyway, the dude had a small workspace in an old industrial center. None other than Paul reed smith. Late 70s, freaky looking burn out dude. Had no clue the fame he would achieve
Great energy
I miss Bobby Keys.
product of slaton texas.
Joe & David at there peak . For a live show there was no one better then the Joe Ely Band . Wish they'd come around here (California) in that configuration again .
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holy crap ~ I was there that night. Ely's flop sweat was literally all over us. Grissom at his peak, with amazing solos. This was pretty soon after Grissom came on to replace Jesse Taylor, I think. Thanks for uploading!!!!!!
Bobby Keys OUTFKNSTANDING
David Grissom can jam, great tone too.
Rock and Roll at its FINEST.
You could weld steel with the energy coming off of that stage.
This is from the "Joe Ely Live in Texas (1986)" VHS. Just landed my copy on DVD from a Canadian group. Get it if you can find it but I doubt Joe gets *any* royalties from it. Recorded at Gruene Hall, it begins with a *killer* version of 16 Tons. Young David Grissom and Texas Sax Man Bobby Keys (apparently, in-between gigs with the Stones; yes, this is guy playing sax on "Brown Sugar."). This crew is also on the DC Live in Chicago 1987.
Bobby also played with Bonnie and Delany, I think. I miss Bobby.
Wow, David Grissom played with John Mellencamp's band too. I didn't realize Paul Reed Smith was making guitars way back then....
All kickin ass but ya gotta give it to the drummer!!!!!! Bad ass !
the best
I was there!! Thanks for posting!! Great memories!!
All you prospective rockers...THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT.
Video, audioi, excellent. Great band. ---Rich
Marvelous.
Bobby Keys!
The late great Bobby Keys... I think this was probably Joe's best lineup with Davis McLarty on drums and David Grissom on lead. Not dissing the late great Jesse Taylor who played awesome lead in earlier versions of the band, or Robert Marquam on drums...
Say...is that the Rolling Stones sax player there?
Why, yes it is...Bobby Keys from Slaton, Texas!
The late great Bobby Keys. Joe has always been an awesome performer but off stage he's quiet.
put Joe on a pool table and he can make some noise
David Grissom on guitar ... wish I had the slightest idea of how he does half of what he does ...
Before they coined the term "Rockabilly". Simply badass stuff!
@wsperger soooooo true! wish ida bin thar that night
wow! Got anymore of this broadcast? Thanks anyway.
@Crackhouts Yes, it is.
Davis McLarty on drums, I think. He replaced Robert Marquam. Great band
Any up and coming musicians out there please, please learn from Joe and start playin like thaaat!!
Who can ID the other musicians in the video?
Wonderful! What year? Thanks...
@RatherIdNot Is that an early PRS?
Who's playing lead guitar Joe Ely
I sweated just watching this video.It's good but nothing matches the album version with Lloyd Maines playing the steel.
Good, but not as good as the scintillating version from Live at Liberty Lunch.