R.I.P. J.J. Cale

[dfergie]

Musician JJ Cale, whose songs "Cocaine" and "After Midnight" were made famous by Eric Clapton, died Friday night after suffering a heart attack, the president of his management agency said. His contemporaries considered him a legend, even if many fans weren't familiar with his name.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/27/showbiz/jj-cale-obit/index.html

 

[Teehar]

Very familiar with him.The Road to Escondido is a great album.Heck of a songwriter too.

R.I.P.

 

[cardinalrooter]

Long time fan of J.J. Penned many songs that mainstream artists recorded for hit songs. J. J. Was held in high esteem in the music community, however did not get the notoriety due him. R.I.P. J.J. Cale

 

[osu1991]

Musicians Speak About Loss Of Oklahoma's Own JJ Cale

http://www.newson6.com/story/22948927/musicians-speak-about-loss-of-oklahomas-own-jj-cale

Born John Weldon Cale in Oklahoma City on December 5, 1938, Cale was best known for his songs "After Midnight" and "Cocaine," and as a leader of the original Tulsa Sound.

Cale won a Grammy for his 2006 collaboration with Eric Clapton, "The Road to Escondido." His musical legacy comes as performer and musician, sound engineer and producer. He pioneered the mix of blues, country, rockabilly and jazz that came to be known as the Tulsa Sound.

 

[osu1991]

JJ Cale To Tulsa And Back

This is a nice retrospective that was filmed about 10 years ago.

 

[dfergie]

When I read of his death this album cover came to mind, my first encounter with his music way back when... (in my Brothers collection)

 

[Bobby]

Great songwriter... RIP...

 

[madmadworld]

well lived

 

[Paul Wozniak]

Amazing artist. Will be missed.

 

[KAB]

So many other GREAT songs that will probably never be heard. R.I.P.!!!

 

[Mr Tony]

RIP