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John Cale, OBE (b.1942) is a Welsh musician, composer, singer-songwriter and record producer.
Born on 9th March 1942 in Garnant, Wales, Cale spoke only Welsh until the age of seven, when he began to learn English at school. He went on to study viola at Goldsmiths College, University of London, where he became involved in avant garde music. He travelled to the U.S. to continue his studies, thanks to the help and influence of Aaron Copland, and met and worked with various avant garde composers, including John Cage.
In 1965 he co-founded the Velvet Underground with Lou Reed. Though best known for his work with the band, Cale has produced a massive body of work that ranges from tastefully arranged strings and piano over Dylan Thomas poetry to barely-suppressed, nigh-psychotic aggression set to high-energy avant garde rock. Cale’s style is impossible to pin down, as almost every album contains new experiments and influences. He is also well known as the producer of such works as the debuts of The Stooges, The Modern Lovers, Patti Smith’s Horses, and Nico’s The Marble Index.
Born on 9th March 1942 in Garnant, Wales, Cale spoke only Welsh until the age of seven, when he began to learn English at school. He went on to study viola at Goldsmiths College, University of London, where he became involved in avant garde music. He travelled to the U.S. to continue his studies, thanks to the help and influence of Aaron Copland, and met and worked with various avant garde composers, including John Cage.
In 1965 he co-founded the Velvet Underground with Lou Reed. Though best known for his work with the band, Cale has produced a massive body of work that ranges from tastefully arranged strings and piano over Dylan Thomas poetry to barely-suppressed, nigh-psychotic aggression set to high-energy avant garde rock. Cale’s style is impossible to pin down, as almost every album contains new experiments and influences. He is also well known as the producer of such works as the debuts of The Stooges, The Modern Lovers, Patti Smith’s Horses, and Nico’s The Marble Index.
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5c0rp10n wrote:
Who the fuck is Lou Reed?
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NasalScarecrow wrote:
New John Cale album in May apparently.
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mmmojo wrote:
Some people obviously don't get Lou Reed. Comparisons are stupid shit. Lou Reed & John Cale are great artists
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Sermiliik wrote:
"Paris 1919" is definitely one of my all time favorite albums.
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coconutcreme wrote:
very amazing man
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IamFlood wrote:
Someone took the tuba for a pony ride
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adam_wrong wrote:
Probably one of the most underrated artists ever.
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lionizz wrote:
Adoro questo uomo!)
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crackityjones92 wrote:
I love how Mr. Cale's always able to keep things interesting with himself whereas Lou Reed has just turned into the world's biggest troll over the years. [7]
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Andru1990 wrote:
Looking forward to the John Cale/Megadeth collaboration. [2]
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iamholgerczukay wrote:
Looking forward to the John Cale/Megadeth collaboration.
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RussellChap wrote:
Better than Lou Reed :-)
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maskeraddanne wrote:
I love how Mr. Cale's always able to keep things interesting with himself whereas Lou Reed has just turned into the world's biggest troll over the years. [6]
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fastlane01 wrote:
I love how Mr. Cale's always able to keep things interesting with himself whereas Lou Reed has just turned into the world's biggest troll over the years. [5]
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VelvetMesgue wrote:
I love how Mr. Cale's always able to keep things interesting with himself whereas Lou Reed has just turned into the world's biggest troll over the years. [4]
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Sosen wrote:
I love how Mr. Cale's always able to keep things interesting with himself whereas Lou Reed has just turned into the world's biggest troll over the years. [3]
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Nakkinak wrote:
I love how Mr. Cale's always able to keep things interesting with himself whereas Lou Reed has just turned into the world's biggest troll over the years. [2]
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trashcity_ wrote:
I love how Mr. Cale's always able to keep things interesting with himself whereas Lou Reed has just turned into the world's biggest troll over the years.
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gazad-jewerdin wrote:
Show at Stockholm was amazing!
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GeorgeEllias wrote:
Macbeth!
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