John 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 Underground. Over his five-decade career, Cale has worked in various styles across rock, drone, classical, avant-garde and electronic music.
Known For
Top 40 Movies
The Velvet Underground
2021
Love Twice
2016
Wonderland USA
1989
Salamander
2008
John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music
1998
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
2022
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
1990
Punk: Attitude
2005
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest
1997
Beautiful Mistake
2000
Screen Test #3
1966
Danny Says
2015
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches
1968
Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella
1990
Four Stars
1967
Nico Icon
1995
Andy Warhol Screen Tests
1965
The Blank Generation
1976
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections
1990
New York Rock at the BBC
2008
Antártida
1995
Whips
1964
Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol
2005
The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound
1966
The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards
1966
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
1995
Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance
2006
The Houseguest
1989
Moe Gets Tied Up
1966
Exploding Plastic Inevitable
1967
The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII
1993