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

The Bridge

The Velvet Underground

as Self

The Equalizer

as Aryan Leader

Punk: Attitude

as Self

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song

as Self

Diaries, Notes, and Sketches

as Self

Danny Says

as Self (archive footage)

Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections

as Self

The Blank Generation

as Self

The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound

as Himself