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John Cale

Mar 09, 1942 (83 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

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The Equalizer
Aryan Leader
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The Bridge
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Seven Ages of Rock
Self
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The Velvet Underground
Self
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Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
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Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
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Andy Warhol Screen Tests
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Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
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Danny Says
Self (archive footage)
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Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present
Himself (archival footage)

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