40 years ago today (3/5/86), Steve Earle released his debut solo studio album Guitar Town. The debut was recorded quickly and efficiently, capturing a raw immediacy that set it apart from the polished country records dominating radio at the time. Earle’s sharp songwriting and road-hardened voice gave the record an authenticity that resonated with both country audiences and rock listeners who were beginning to rediscover roots music. The album would set the course for a diverse career in which Earle would tweak his sound on each subsequent record, while becoming a go-to collaborator. Wath the official video for the title track…