Steve Earle

His politics may be to the left of Che Guevara.

And he's so foul-mouthed that the very religious Del McCoury Band (my favorite Bluegrass artists) quit touring with him a few years back while they were promoting their joint effort, The Mountain (which is EXCELLENT, by the way ... I do not exaggerate when I say that this CD is about as good as it gets in the folk/bluegrass genre).

But whether you agree or disagree with his political views and personal habits, you have to respect Steve Earle's outstanding abilities as a singer and a songwriter:


Steve Earle sings "Copperhead Road" on David Letterman



Steve Earle sings "Hillbilly Highway on Austin City Limits



Steve Earle sings "Fort Worth Blues"
(Earle's tribute to Townes Van Zandt)



Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band Live at Farm Aid
(Watch the whole thing ... it's well worth it)


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