- Born
- March 9, 1942
4
Sources- 1.allmusic.com/artist/john-cale-mn0000224638/biographyRetrieved 2015-02-10
- 2.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/624990/the-Velvet-UndergroundRetrieved 2015-02-10
- 3.Stated in SNACRetrieved 2017-10-09
- 4.Stated in Babelio
- March 9, 1942
- Birthplace
- Garnant
2
Sources- 1.“John Cale”allmusic.com/artist/john-cale-mn0000224638/biographyRetrieved 2015-02-10
- 2.Stated in B.R.A.H.M.S.Retrieved 2022-04-20
- Garnant
- Citizenship
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter
1
Sources- 1.“John Cale on Lou Reed: 'We Have the Best of Our Fury Laid Out on Vinyl'”spin.com/articles/john-cale-lou-reed-velvet-underground-statement/Retrieved 2015-02-11
- , record producer
2
Sources- 1.“A Stunningly Diverse Selection of Great Records Produced by John Cale”flavorwire.com/363517/a-stunningly-diverse-selection-of-great-records-produced-by-john-caleRetrieved 2015-02-10
- 2.Stated in B.R.A.H.M.S.Retrieved 2022-04-20
- , actor
2
Sources- 1.Stated in Sedition and Alchemy
- 2.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
- +13 more
- singer-songwriter
- Education
- Goldsmiths, University of London(1960–1963)
1
- , Ammanford Grammar School
1
- Goldsmiths, University of London(1960–1963)
- Employer
- Warner Bros. Records Inc.(1972–1973)
1
- Warner Bros. Records Inc.(1972–1973)
- Spouse
- Betsey Johnson(1968–1971)
2
Sources- 1.Stated in Sedition and Alchemy
- 2.Stated in What's Welsh for Zen: The Autobiography of John Cale
- , Cynthia Wells(1971–1975)
1
Sources- 1.buscabiografias.com/biografia/verDetalle/5706/John%20CaleRetrieved 2015-02-10
- , Risé Cale(1981–1997)
2
Sources- 1.buscabiografias.com/biografia/verDetalle/5706/John%20CaleRetrieved 2015-02-10
- 2.Stated in Sedition and Alchemy
- Betsey Johnson(1968–1971)
- Languages spoken, written or signed
- English
3
Sources- 1.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2009/may/12/john-cale-venice-biennale-velvet-welsh-pavilionRetrieved 2015-02-10
- 2.Stated in Sedition and Alchemy
- 3.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2015-10-10
- , Welsh
- English
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- Genre
- experimental rock
1
Sources- 1.allmusic.com/artist/john-cale-mn0000224638/biographyRetrieved 2015-02-10
- alternative rock
1
Sources- 1.allmusic.com/artist/john-cale-mn0000224638/biographyRetrieved 2015-02-10
- art rock
1
Sources- 1.allmusic.com/artist/john-cale-mn0000224638/biographyRetrieved 2015-02-10
- pop rock
1
- folk rock
1
Sources- 1.music.ucla.edu/john-cale-at-uclas-royce-hallRetrieved 2015-02-11
- drone music
1
Sources- 1.thetimes.co.uk/tto/arts/music/article4076251.eceRetrieved 2015-02-11
- proto-punk
1
Sources- 1.allmusic.com/artist/john-cale-mn0000224638/biographyRetrieved 2015-02-10
- avant-garde music
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- spoken word
1
Sources- 1.axs.com/john-cale-s-contributions-to-music-history-velvet-underground-and-hall-23829Retrieved 2015-02-11
- classical music
1
Sources- 1.“John Cale”allmusic.com/artist/john-cale-mn0000224638/biographyRetrieved 2015-02-10
- rock music
1
Sources- 1.“Brussels Summer Festival: John Cale”agendamagazine.be/en/blog/brussels-summer-festival-john-caleRetrieved 2015-03-14
- experimental rock
- Sex or gender
- male
2
Sources- 1.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2015-10-10
- 2.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2024-07-03
- male
- Native language
- Welsh
2
Sources- 1.Stated in Sedition and Alchemy
- 2.“From the valleys to Venice”theguardian.com/artanddesign/2009/may/12/john-cale-venice-biennale-velvet-welsh-pavilionRetrieved 2015-02-10
- Welsh
- Voice type
- baritone
1
Sources- 1.“John Cale and Liam Young, Barbican, review, 'demented joy'”telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopreviews/11094091/John-Cale-and-Liam-Young-Barbican-review-demented-joy.htmlRetrieved 2015-02-10
- baritone
- Awards
- Człowiek ze Złotym Uchem(October 25, 2014) location: Łódź
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire(November 19, 2010) location: Buckingham Palace · conferred by: Charles III
1
Sources- 1.“Poet Simon Armitage collects CBE at Buckingham Palace”bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11800089Retrieved 2015-03-01
- honorary degree(May 26, 2000) location: University of Antwerp
1
- honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp(2000)
- honorary degree(September 17, 1997) location: Goldsmiths, University of London
1
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame(January 16, 1996) together with: The Velvet Underground · location: Waldorf-Astoria Hotel (New York, N.Y.) · conferred by: Patti Smith
1
- Student of
- Iannis Xenakis(1963–1963) education: Tanglewood Music Center
1
- Humphrey Searle education: Goldsmiths, University of London
2
Sources- 1.Stated in Sedition and Alchemy
- 2.Stated in What's Welsh for Zen: The Autobiography of John Cale
- Paul Steinitz education: Goldsmiths, University of London
1
- Gwynne Edwards education: Goldsmiths, University of London
1
- F. Murray Abraham(1987)
1
- Iannis Xenakis(1963–1963) education: Tanglewood Music Center
- Instrument
- viola
2
Sources- 1.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/624990/the-Velvet-UndergroundRetrieved 2015-02-10
- 2.Stated in What's Welsh for Zen: The Autobiography of John Cale
- piano
- keyboard instrument
1
Sources- 1.soundcheck.wnyc.org/story/243352-john-cale/Retrieved 2015-02-10
- bass guitar
2
Sources- 1.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/624990/the-Velvet-UndergroundRetrieved 2015-02-10
- 2.Stated in What's Welsh for Zen: The Autobiography of John Cale
- guitar
2
Sources- 1.soundcheck.wnyc.org/story/243352-john-cale/Retrieved 2015-02-10
- 2.Stated in What's Welsh for Zen: The Autobiography of John Cale
- organ
1
Sources- 1.pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/1223-sun-blindness-music/Retrieved 2015-02-10
- synthesizer
1
- electric viola
1
Sources- 1.rollingstone.com/music/artists/john-cale/biographyRetrieved 2015-02-10
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- viola
- Label
- Columbia Records(1970–1971)
- Reprise Records(1972–1973)
- Island Records(1973–1976)
1
- Illegal Records(1977–1977)
1
- SPY Records(1977–1980)
- A&M Records(1980–1981)
1
- ZE Records(1982–1984)
- Beggars Banquet Records(1985–1985)
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- Hannibal Records(1996–1997)
- EMI Records(2003–2007)
- Double Six Records(since 2011)
1
Sources- 1.“John Cale”doublesixrecords.com/artists/john-cale/Retrieved 2015-02-13
- I.R.S. Records
- All Saints Records
- Residence
- Garnant(1942–1963)
- New York City(1963–1971)
- Los Angeles
1
Sources- 1.“John Cale Q&A: ‘Rock‘n’roll is still a guide for youth’”thetimes.co.uk/tto/arts/music/article4076251.eceRetrieved 2015-02-13
- London(1970)
- Birth name
- John Davies Cale
- Influenced by
- Antonio Vivaldi
1
Sources- 1.“John Cale”pitchfork.com/features/5-10-15-20/8959-john-cale/Retrieved 2015-03-15
- Iannis Xenakis
- Morton Feldman
- Edgard Varèse
- La Monte Young
2
Sources- 1.Stated in What's Welsh for Zen: The Autobiography of John Cale
- 2.“John Cale”pitchfork.com/features/5-10-15-20/8959-john-cale/Retrieved 2015-03-15
- Bedřich Smetana
1
Sources- 1.“John Cale: Upsal bych se ďáblu, jen abych mohl hrát melodii ze Smetanovy Vltavy”rozhlas.cz/plus/ranniplus/_zprava/john-cale-upsal-bych-se-dablu-jen-abych-mohl-hrat-melodii-ze-smetanovy-vltavy--1422213Retrieved 2015-03-15
- Antonio Vivaldi
- Nominations
- César Award for Best Music Written for a Film(2001) for work: The King's Daughters
2
Sources- 1.“Harry, Le Gout Des Autres lead race for Cesars”screendaily.com/harry-le-gout-des-autres-lead-race-for-cesars/404840.articleRetrieved 2015-03-15
- 2.Stated in IMDb
- César Award for Best Music Written for a Film(2001) for work: The King's Daughters
- Participant in
- Life Along the Borderline
1
Sources- 1.“John Cale, Yeasayer, Sharon Van Etten Celebrate the Music of Nico”rollingstone.com/music/news/john-cale-yeasayer-sharon-van-etten-celebrate-the-music-of-nico-20130117Retrieved 2015-03-15
- Mercy Tour(2023)
- The '99 Greenwich Delusion(May 1994)
- When Past and Future Collide
- Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood Tour
- POPtical Illusion Tour(2025)
- John Cale & Band + Sinfonietta de Lausanne concert performed during Montreux Jazz Festival the 2018-06-29(June 29, 2018)
- LOOP − 60Hz: Transmissions from The Drone Orchestra(September 2014)
- Life Along the Borderline
- Unmarried partner
- Claudia Gould(since 1997)
1
- Jane Friedman(1970–1980)
1
- Claudia Gould(since 1997)
- Represented by
- Jane Friedman(until 1981)
1
- Nita Scott(since 2003)
- Tony Paris
- Jane Friedman(until 1981)
- Has works in the collection
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- National Gallery of Canada
- Groninger Museum
1
Sources- 1.Stated in online collection of the Groninger Museum“Aspen, the Magazine in a Box, no. 9, Dreamweagon : The Psychedelic issue”groningermuseum.nl/collectie/collectie-items/13943Retrieved 2026-07-02
- Floruit
- 1997
- Copyright status as a creator
- works protected by copyrights applies to jurisdiction: countries with longer than 50 years pma
- Social media followers
- 11,500(February 22, 2025) youtube channel id: UCD19k_ouivPF38zRgQCxQZA
1
- 22,716(February 12, 2023) x (twitter) numeric user id: 317306916
- 10,000(April 29, 2024) youtube channel id: UCD19k_ouivPF38zRgQCxQZA
1
- 9,500(January 14, 2024) youtube channel id: UCD19k_ouivPF38zRgQCxQZA
1
- 7,940(February 17, 2023) youtube channel id: UCD19k_ouivPF38zRgQCxQZA
- 5,730(March 17, 2022) youtube channel id: UCD19k_ouivPF38zRgQCxQZA
- 20,084(February 27, 2022) x (twitter) numeric user id: 317306916
- 5,020(October 27, 2021) youtube channel id: UCD19k_ouivPF38zRgQCxQZA
- 11,500(February 22, 2025) youtube channel id: UCD19k_ouivPF38zRgQCxQZA
- Member of
- The Velvet Underground(1965–1968) subject has role: keyboardist, backing vocalist · replaced by: Doug Yule
1
Sources- 1.Stated in Grove Music Onlinedoi.org/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.46285Retrieved 2021-03-12
- The Velvet Underground(1965–1968) replaced by: Doug Yule
1
Sources- 1.“The Velvet Underground”britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/624990/the-Velvet-UndergroundRetrieved 2015-02-10
- Theatre of Eternal Music(1963–1965)
- National Youth Orchestra of Wales
2
Sources- 1.Stated in Sedition and Alchemy
- 2.“From the valleys to Venice”theguardian.com/artanddesign/2009/may/12/john-cale-venice-biennale-velvet-welsh-pavilionRetrieved 2015-02-10
- The Primitives(1964–1965)
1
- The Velvet Underground(1965–1968) subject has role: keyboardist, backing vocalist · replaced by: Doug Yule
- Related category
- Category:Films scored by John Cale category contains: film scored by this composer
- Name in native language
- John Cale
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