Steve Earle
singer-songwriteramericanabluegrasscountry rockfolkalt-countrycountryrockalt-country pioneeroutlaw country lineageamericana storytellerpolitical folk-rockTexas singer-songwriter tradition
Steve Earle (born Stephen Fain Earle on January 17, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas) is a singer-songwriter best known for his country music and rock 'n roll tinged "alt-country." He is also a published writer, a keen political activist (particularly in protesting against the death penalty in the U.S., as in his song "Ellis Unit One" from the movie Dead Man Walking), and has written and directed a play. Earle also had small roles on the HBO television shows "The Wire" and "Treme".
Influenced by: Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, John Prine
- Active:
- 1986-present
- Scene:
- Texas/Nashville
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Upcoming shows
1 show- Thu, Oct 1 · 7:00 PM EDT
An Evening Honoring Steve Earle
Steve Earle, Buddy Miller +9 moreCapital One Hall