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Joe Ely was expelled from Monterey High School in Lubbock after singing 'Cherry Pie' at a school assembly — the rebel act that launched a legendary career.

Address 2902 Joliet Ave, Lubbock, TX 79415

Lubbock: Buddy Holly Park

Lubbock's Buddy Holly Park hosted the Tornado Jam in 1982. Joe Ely headlined before 25,000 fans with Linda Ronstadt, Leon Russell, and Joan Jett.

Address Buddy Holly Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79401

Lubbock: The Cotton Club

The Cotton Club at 50th Street in Lubbock opened in 1938 and became the room where Elvis performed in 1955 and an MCA scout discovered Joe Ely in 1975.

Address 2100 E 50th Street, Lubbock, TX 79404

Lubbock: Stubb's Bar-B-Q

CB Stubblefield's Lubbock BBQ joint on East Broadway launched Sunday jams where Joe Ely, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Willie Nelson shared the same small stage.

Address 108 East Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401