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John Cale

Known for: Sound

Biography: 1942-03-09 (82 years old)

Biography

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.

Filmography

all 101

Movies 96

self 43

TV Shows 5

Director 2

Narrator 1

Writer 1

Self

John Cale

Biography

Filmography

all 101

Movies 96

self 43

TV Shows 5

Director 2

Narrator 1

Writer 1

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song (2022)

Patti Smith: Electric Poet (2022)

The Velvet Underground (2021)

About Face: The Story of the Jewish Refugee Soldiers of World War II (2020)

Paul Sanchez Is Back! (2018)

Les Unwanted de Europa (2018)

John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico (2017)

Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present (2016)

Love Twice (2016)

The Communist Revolution Was Caused By The Sun (2015)

Danny Says (2015)

This Is Cosmos (2014)

The Bridge (2013)

Of Women and Horses (2012)

A Burning Hot Summer (2011)

John Cale & Band: Live at Rockpalast (2010)

A Beautiful Mistake (2010)

Fluxfilm Anthology 1962-1970 (2010)

The Stone Roses 20th Anniversary (2009)

American Widow (2009)

New York Rock at the BBC (2008)

Salamander (2008)

A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory (2007)

Seven Ages of Rock (2007)

Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk (2007)

Velvet Underground: Under Review (2006)

Punk: Attitude (2005)

John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season (2004)

Rhinoceros Eyes (2004)

Process (2004)

Still: Here/Now (2003)

Otherworld (2003)

Paris (2003)

New Scenes from America (2003)

n[eon] (2002)

Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture (2001)

Beautiful Mistake (2000)

The Virgin (2000)

The King's Daughters (2000)

The Farewell (2000)

American Psycho (2000)

Love Me (2000)

Wisconsin Death Trip (1999)

The Wind of the Night (1999)

John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music (1998)

Somewhere in the City (1998)

Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart (1998)

Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest (1997)

House of America (1997)

Basquiat (1996)

I Shot Andy Warhol (1996)

Don't Forget You're Going to Die (1996)

Antártida (1995)

Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (1995)

Nico Icon (1995)

Dancing Barefoot (1995)

Ah Pook Is Here. (1994)

Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe (1993)

The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII (1993)

The Birth of Love (1993)

Words for the Dying (1993)

Later... with Jools Holland (1992)

Primary Motive (1992)

Paris Awakens (1991)

Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections (1990)

Songs for Drella (1990)

Dick: A Film by Jo Menell (1989)

Wonderland USA (1989)

The Houseguest (1989)

Put More Blood Into the Music (1988)

Known For
Sound

Gender
Male

Birthday
1942-03-09 (82 years old)

Birth Name
John Davies Cale

Birth Place
Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK

Relationships
Cynthia Wells (1971-01-01 - 1975-01-01), Risé Cale (1981-10-14 - 1997-01-01), Betsey Johnson (1968-04-01 - 1971-01-01), Claudia Gould (1997-01-01 - http://www), Jane Friedman (1970-01-01 - 1980-01-01)

Children
Eden Cale

Father
William Arthur George Cale

Mother
Margaret Davies

Citizenships
United Kingdom

Residences
New York City · Los Angeles, United States of America, London · Garnant, United Kingdom

Also Known As
John Davies Cale

Awards
Honorary degree, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, honorary degree, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Człowiek ze Złotym Uchem