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John Cale

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Welsh composer, singer-songwriter and record producer (born 1942)

United KingdomMusiciansBorn 1942 · age 84
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John Davies Cale is a Welsh singer, musician, composer, record producer and arranger. He is a founding member of the influential American rock band the Velvet Underground, with whom he recorded two studio albums. Over his six-decade career, Cale has worked in various styles of rock and avant-garde music.

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John Cale
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The viola is the saddest of all instruments.

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John Cale
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I learn from thinking about the future, what hasn't been done yet. That's kind of my constant obsession.

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The avant-garde makes more sense to me.

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Awards 6

2014Człowiek ze Złotym Uchem
2010Officer of the Order of the British Empire
2000honorary degree
2000honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp
1997honorary degree
1996Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1942 · age 84
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