Biography (J.J. Cale)

J.J. Cale (born John W. Cale on December 5, 1938, in Oklahoma City, USA) is an American songwriter and musician, and recorded over 14 studio albums. He released his last studio album, Roll On, in the spring of 2009, while his previous release, The Road To Escondido, was recorded together with Eric Clapton and won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album. He remains best known for writing two songs that Eric "Slowhand" Clapton made famous: "After Midnight" and "Cocaine." Cale has been covered by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Widespread Panic and even Larry Carlton. Cale has a reputation for being quietly reclusive and for intentionally avoiding the spotlight, although he does have a diehard following and many admirers in the music industry. He is one of many artists that play the Tulsa Sound, as he, Clapton, George Harrison, Delaney Bramlett, Leon Russell, Hoyt Axton and Neil Young helped create in the late 60's. Clapton was quoted in '04 as saying...

Album Records (J.J. Cale)

Cocaine After Midnight Call Me The Breeze Magnolia Crazy Mama Cajun Moon Lies Don't Cry Sister Hey Baby Mama Don't Carry On Sensitive Kind Devil In Disguise I'll Make Love To You Anytime Thirteen Days Ride Me High Rock And Roll Records City Girls Don't Wait Call The Doctor

Naturally Troubadour The Very Bes