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John Cale

Born 9th March, 1942

Biography

John Davies Cale (born 9th March, 1942) is a Welsh musician, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his work in rock music, particularly as a founding member of The Velvet Underground, and he has worked in a variety of styles over the years.

Cale was born in Garnant in the heavily industrial Amman Valley, and Welsh is his first language...

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Artist Timeline

  • 1965 Joins The Velvet Underground
  • 1968 Leaves the Velvet Underground
  • 1969 Produces The Stooges
  • 1970 Releases first solo album
  • 1974 Teams up with Brian Eno
  • 1975 Produces Patti Smith's 'Horses'
  • 1977 Decapitates a chicken on stage in Croydon
  • 1987 Produces Happy Mondays
  • 1993 Briefly joins the reunited Velvet Underground
 

Key Releases

  • Fear

    1974

    Cale's first album for Island. Edgy, violent, tender and lyrical by turns.

    Review on BBC Music

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