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John Cale

John Cale

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Born March 9, 1942 Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK

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.

TV Shows(6)

Movies(63)

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song

Self

2022

The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground

Self

2021

The Invisible Father

The Invisible Father

Self

2021

Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground

Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground

2018

John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico

John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico

Performer

2017

Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present

Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present

Himself (archival footage)

2016

Love Twice

Love Twice

Lester

2016

Danny Says

Danny Says

Self (archive footage)

2015

Lou Reed - Remembered

Lou Reed - Remembered

2013

John Cale & Band: Live at Rockpalast

John Cale & Band: Live at Rockpalast

2010

New York Rock at the BBC

New York Rock at the BBC

2008

Salamander

Salamander

Dick Winter

2008

A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory

A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory

Self

2007

Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk

Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk

Self

2007

Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance

Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance

Self

2006

Velvet Underground: Under Review

Velvet Underground: Under Review

2006

Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol

Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol

2005

Punk: Attitude

Punk: Attitude

Self

2005

Still: Here/Now

Still: Here/Now

Self

2003

New Scenes from America

New Scenes from America

Himself - Musician

2003

n[eon]

n[eon]

Narrator

2002

Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture

Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture

Self

2001

Beautiful Mistake

Beautiful Mistake

2000

John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music

John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music

Self

1998

Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart

Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart

1998

The Banana

The Banana

Self

1997

Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest

Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest

Manager

1997

Nico Icon

Nico Icon

Self

1995

Antártida

Antártida

Cale

1995

Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

Self

1995

Dancing Barefoot

Dancing Barefoot

Self

1995

Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe

Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe

Self

1993

The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII

The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII

bass, viola, keyboards, vocals

1993

Words for the Dying

Words for the Dying

Himself

1993

John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season

John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season

1992

Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

1990

Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections

Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections

Self

1990

Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella

Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella

Self

1990

Wonderland USA

Wonderland USA

Lonely writer

1989

The Houseguest

The Houseguest

Hubbley

1989

Put More Blood Into the Music

Put More Blood Into the Music

Himself

1988

The Blank Generation

The Blank Generation

Self

1976

Nico Live in Marseille

Nico Live in Marseille

Self

1975

The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72

The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72

1972

Diaries, Notes, and Sketches

Diaries, Notes, and Sketches

Self

1968

Four Stars

Four Stars

Man (uncredited)

1967

The Velvet Underground in Boston

The Velvet Underground in Boston

1967

Exploding Plastic Inevitable

Exploding Plastic Inevitable

Himself

1967

Venus in Furs

Venus in Furs

Himself

1966

Screen Test #3

Screen Test #3

Self (uncredited)

1966

Moe Gets Tied Up

Moe Gets Tied Up

1966

The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards

The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards

Himself

1966

Satisfaction

Satisfaction

1966

Andy Warhol + Roy Lichtenstein

Andy Warhol + Roy Lichtenstein

1966

The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound

The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound

Self

1966

The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966

The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966

1966

The Velvet Underground Rehearses

The Velvet Underground Rehearses

Self

1966

Screen Test: John Cale

Screen Test: John Cale

Himself

1966

Screen Test [ST43]: John Cale

Screen Test [ST43]: John Cale

Self

1966

Andy Warhol Screen Tests

Andy Warhol Screen Tests

Self

1965

Dirt

Dirt

1965

Whips

Whips

Self

1964

Kevin Ayers - Musical Express 1981

Kevin Ayers - Musical Express 1981