John Cale
Biography
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.
Filmography
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
2022
as Self
Andy Warhol's America
2022
The Velvet Underground
2021
as Self
The Invisible Father
2021
as Self
Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground
2018
John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico
2017
as Performer
Andy Warhol, Fluorescent
2016
Gimme Danger
2016
Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present
2016
as Himself (archival footage)
Love Twice
2016
as Lester
Danny Says
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Lou Reed - Remembered
2013
New York Rock at the BBC
2008
Salamander
2008
as Dick Winter
A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory
2007
as Self
- No poster
Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk
2007
as Self
Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance
2006
as Self
- No poster
Velvet Underground: Under Review
2006
Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol
2005
Punk: Attitude
2005
as Self
- No poster
Still: Here/Now
2003
as Self
- No poster
New Scenes from America
2003
as Himself - Musician
- No poster
n[eon]
2002
as Narrator
- No poster
Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture
2001
as Self