Steve Earle & The Dukes Bassist Kelley Looney Dies

Amy Rigby: I am so sad to hear that Kelley Looney, bass player extraordinaire of Steve Earle’s Dukes, has passed away. He was magnificent. Thinking of Kelley’s family, Steve and all the Dukes tonight.

I am so sad to hear that Kelley Looney, bass player extraordinaire of @SteveEarle ‘s Dukes, has passed away. He was magnificent. Thinking of Kelley’s family, Steve and all the Dukes tonight.

— Amy Rigby (@AmyRigby) November 4, 2019

Rest in Peace, Kelley Looney. You brought joy to a whole lot of people. A good father, husband, friend…a good man. A great musician ❤️ ☮️ ? pic.twitter.com/aqvcRQrc6d

— Will Kimbrough (@WillKimbrough) November 5, 2019

Sad news indeed. RIP Kelley Looney, who was with Earle’s band since 1988. https://t.co/LlxNiVJVKp

— Charles Hughes (@CharlesLHughes2) November 5, 2019

Sad to hear about the sudden passing of the Dukes' #KelleyLooney. We saw him with @SteveEarle just a couple months ago, playing the songs of the incomparable #GuyClark. I have a friend in the band, and he is hurting so bad today. Hold them all in your thoughts. https://t.co/DnFN5hnE0S

— Sarah Protzman Howlett (@sarahprotz) November 5, 2019