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John Weldon "J. J." Cale (December 5, 1938 – July 26, 2013) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Though he avoided the limelight, his influence as a musical artist has been acknowledged by figures such as Neil Young, Mark Knopfler, Waylon Jennings, and Eric Clapton, who described him as one of the most important artists in rock history.
JJ CALE BACKGROUND. John Weldon Cale was born on December 5, 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and cited Chet Atkins, Les Paul and Chuck Berry as some of his earliest influences. He was often quoted as saying, “In trying to imitate them, I missed it. And I came up with my own kinda thing.”
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January 31, 2019 Because Music announces Stay Around, the first posthumous release of works by beloved songwriter, guitarist, and singer JJ Cale, compiled by those closest to him - his widow, musician Christine Lakeland Cale, and friend and longtime manager, Mike Kappus (out April 26, 2019).
The singer-songwriter who wrote "Cocaine" and "Call Me the Breeze" died of a heart attack in 2013. He was known for his relaxed blues style and his influence on artists like Eric Clapton and Beck.
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Jul 28, 2013 · J. J. Cale, a musician and songwriter whose blues-inflected rock influenced some of the genre’s biggest names and whose songs were recorded by Eric Clapton and Johnny Cash, among others, died on ...
For JJ Cale’s 80th birthday, explore his dedicated YouTube channel and (re)discover the prolific world of JJ Cale."Stay Around" new album available here : ht...
Jul 26, 2013 · Explore J.J. Cale's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about J.J. Cale on AllMusic.
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