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J.J. Cale

Active

1950s - 2010s

Born

December 5, 1938 in Oklahoma City, OK

Died

July 26, 2013 in La Jolla, CA

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Blues-Rock Singer/Songwriter

Also Known As

John Weldon Cale
Johnny Cale
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J.J. Cale

Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Best-known for writing two of Eric Clapton's big hits, but also a musical innovator acclaimed for his laconic delivery and shuffling boogie rhythm.
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Album Highlights

  • Troubadour
    J.J. Cale
    Troubadour
  • Roll On
    J.J. Cale
    Roll On
  • Travel-Log
    J.J. Cale
    Travel-Log
  • The Road to Escondido
    J.J. Cale / Eric Clapto …
    The Road to Escondido
  • To Tulsa and Back
    J.J. Cale
    To Tulsa and Back
  • The Definitive Collection
    J.J. Cale
    The Definitive Collecti …
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Artists Moods

  • Laid-Back/Mellow
  • Organic
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  • Earnest
  • Wry
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  • Sentimental
  • Literate
  • Refined

Artists Themes

  • Hanging Out
  • Late Night
  • Road Trip
  • Night Driving
  • Nighttime
  • Open Road
  • Relaxation
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