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J.J. Cale was a guitarist, singer-songwriter and singer, born on December 5, 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. J.J. Cale died on July 26, 2013, aged 74. Schooling on record includes Central High School. Listed accolades include Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame (2014).
My Take
J.J. Cale is, to me, the patron saint of doing it your own way. Born in Oklahoma City, he refused the spotlight so completely that fame almost had to chase him down, and still Eric Clapton called him one of the most important artists in rock history, with Neil Young and Mark Knopfler in quiet agreement. That loose, hazy, unhurried groove is unmistakable; he could change a room by barely strumming and half-murmuring a line. I love that he prized his sound over his profile. His 2014 Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame honor feels like a hometown finally embracing its understated giant.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- J.J. Cale
- Name (Japanese)
- J・J・ケイル
- Reading
- J・J・けいる
- Born
- December 5, 1938 – July 26, 2013
- Origin
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer-songwriter / singer / composer / recording artist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
2. Background
- High school
- Central High School
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.jjcale.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JJ%20Cale
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%E3%83%BBJ%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q44833
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was J.J. Cale born?
J.J. Cale was born on December 5, 1938.
When did J.J. Cale die?
J.J. Cale died on July 26, 2013, aged 74.
Where was J.J. Cale from?
J.J. Cale was from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.
What did J.J. Cale do?
J.J. Cale worked as guitarist, singer-songwriter, singer, composer, recording artist.
Which high school did J.J. Cale attend?
J.J. Cale attended Central High School.
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