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.
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, RUclips and JimmyDaCat for helping me to rediscover him.
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.
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 .
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
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.
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!!!!!!
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...
GRISSOM!
right????????l So underrated
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.
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..
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.
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, RUclips 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
Giants still walk among us folks!
Please pay attention to Joe`s music.
How much fun does he have up there???
Holy smokes!!!
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!!!
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.
You could weld steel with the energy coming off of that stage.
Man oh man...outstanding!
Rolling Stone Bobby Keys..... amazing!!
I miss Bobby Keys.
product of slaton texas.
Freaking awesome. Davis Mclarty on drums, too
Bobby Keys OUTFKNSTANDING
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 .
Здорово 👍
Great energy
That Grissom kid!
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
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.
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!!!!!!
I love THIS! I've got to tell my friend a HUGE THANKS for sharing this with me! Thanks Mike Thompson!
Rock and Roll at its FINEST.
All kickin ass but ya gotta give it to the drummer!!!!!! Bad ass !
Wow, David Grissom played with John Mellencamp's band too. I didn't realize Paul Reed Smith was making guitars way back then....
David Grissom can jam, great tone too.
I was there!! Thanks for posting!! Great memories!!
Video, audioi, excellent. Great band. ---Rich
All you prospective rockers...THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT.
Bobby Keys!
the best
Marvelous.
Say...is that the Rolling Stones sax player there?
Why, yes it is...Bobby Keys from Slaton, Texas!
@wsperger soooooo true! wish ida bin thar that night
Before they coined the term "Rockabilly". Simply badass stuff!
David Grissom on guitar ... wish I had the slightest idea of how he does half of what he does ...
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...
wow! Got anymore of this broadcast? Thanks anyway.
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
Who can ID the other musicians in the video?
@Crackhouts Yes, it is.
@RatherIdNot Is that an early PRS?
Davis McLarty on drums, I think. He replaced Robert Marquam. Great band
Who's playing lead guitar Joe Ely
Wonderful! What year? Thanks...
Any up and coming musicians out there please, please learn from Joe and start playin like thaaat!!
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.