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Steve Earle (born January 17, 1955) is a singer-songwriter. Although best known for his rock and country music, he is also a published writer, a keen political activist and has also written and directed a play. In his early career he was seen as a saviour of country music, and labelled the "new Bruce Springsteen" (even though he's only 6 years younger and hasn't quite achieved Springsteen's level of commercial success).
Biography
Stephen Fain Earle was born on January 17, 1955 at Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia. Legend has it that a box of Texas dirt, sent by his grandfather, was brought into the delivery room, so that it could be said that the first soil Earle's feet ever touched was Texan. He was the eldest son of Jack, an air traffic controller, and Barbara Earle. Although his parents moved around the US a lot during his childhood, he spent several of his formative years in Schertz, Texas. He dropped out of school in 8th grade to move to Houston, Texas and learn more about the music business. One summer evening after seeing a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert, Earle got in backstage and was given the advice of his life. A story that Earle repeats to this day is that "* Van Zant took his necklace off and put around my neck and said, 'Boy, if you work hard enough and believe in yourself, then you too can become a rockstar someday.'" This advice was something that would turn out to be true as Steve released his first album, Guitar Town in 1986. His sister, Stacey Earle, is a musician herself, having toured with Steve in the 1990s and singing on the song "When I Fall" on Steve's 2000 album Transcendental Blues.
Earle has been married seven times, including twice to the same woman. His wives were Sandra (Sandy) Henderson, Cynthia Dunn, Carol Hunter (with whom he had his first child, Justin), Lou-Anne Gill (with whom he had a second son, Ian), Maria Teresa Ensenat, Lou-Anne Gill a second time, and finally in 2005, singer-songwriter Allison Moorer. He also has a daughter born out of wedlock. His first son, Justin Townes Earle was named for Townes Van Zandt and has become a notable musician himself.
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The Original Unofficial Steve Earle Site - Comprehensive site includes discography, lyrics, guitar tablature, bibliography, tour information, upcoming television appearances, photos and mailing list. Also includes some information on causes Steve supports.
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A Liberal Patriot - Steven Rosenfeld's interview with Steve Earle. From TomPaine.com.
All Music Guide - Biography and discography.
CMT.com: Steve Earle - Biography and selected discography.
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Interview with Steve Earle - By Jody Denberg of KGSR FM - Radio Austin.
RollingStone.com: Steve Earle - Includes biography, discography, pictures, articles, video files, trivia, and message board.
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Steve Earle Online - Biography, lyrics and pictures.
Steve Earle: Self-Professed Newspaper Addict - Interview conducted by Greg Mitchell of Editor and Publisher.
VH1: Steve Earle - News, audio clips, reviews, biography, discography, and bulletin board.
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Yahoo Groups: Exit0_2 - Discussion group for fans of the musician.
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