John Cale

John Cale

March 9, 1942 (82 years old) in Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK

John Davies Cale, OBE, is a Welsh musician, composer, singer, songwriter and record producer. At an early age Cale discovered a talent for the viola, and became a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales at the age of 13. He was later awarded a scholarship at Goldsmiths College, London, England. In 1963, he travelled to the United States to continue his musical training with the assistance and influence of Aaron Copland. He was a founding member of the American rock band The Velvet Underground. Over his five-decade career, Cale has worked in various styles across rock, drone, classical, avant-garde and electronic music.

Known For

The EqualizerThe Equalizer
The BridgeThe Bridge
Musik ConvoyMusik Convoy
The Velvet UndergroundThe Velvet Underground
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a SongHallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song

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