John Cale
Born
9 March 1942 (84)
Place of Birth
Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK
Also known as
John Davies Cale
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 Unde...
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 (40)
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
2022
The Velvet Underground
2021
The Invisible Father
2021
Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground
2018
John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico
2017
Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present
2016
Love Twice
2016
Danny Says
2015
Lou Reed - Remembered
2013
The Velvet Underground And Nico
2013
John Cale & Band: Live at Rockpalast
2010
Fluxfilm Anthology 1962-1970
2010
🎬 Director
New York Rock at the BBC
2008
Salamander
2008
A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory
2007
Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk
2007
Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance
2006
Velvet Underground: Under Review
2006
Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol
2005
Punk: Attitude
2005
Still: Here/Now
2003
New Scenes from America
2003
n[eon]
2002
Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture
2001
Beautiful Mistake
2000
John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music
1998
Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
1998
The Banana
1997
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest
1997
Nico Icon
1995
Antártida
1995
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
1995
Dancing Barefoot
1995
Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe
1993
The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII
1993
Words for the Dying
1993
John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season
1992
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
1990
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections
1990
Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella
1990