John Cale

Welsh composer, singer-songwriter and record producer (born 1942)
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John Cale

Summary

John Cale is a human[1]. Born in Garnant[2], he… he was born on March 9, 1942[3]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[4], record producer[5], actor[6], lyricist[7], and autobiographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,541 views/month, #5,244 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Garnant[2], John Cale…
  • John Cale was born on March 9, 1942[3].
  • John Cale's father was William Arthur George Cale[10].
  • John Cale's mother was Margaret Davies[11].
  • A child of John Cale was Eden Cale[12].
  • John Cale held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Welsh was John Cale's native language[14].
  • John Cale's professions included singer-songwriter[4].
  • John Cale's professions included record producer[5].
  • John Cale's professions included actor[6].
  • John Cale's professions included lyricist[7].
  • John Cale's professions included autobiographer[8].
  • John Cale's professions included model[15].
  • John Cale's field of work was music[16].
  • John Cale's field of work was film score[17].
  • John Cale was educated at Ammanford Grammar School[18].
  • A notable work attributed to John Cale is Paris 1919[19].
  • John Cale received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[20].
  • John Cale received the honorary degree[21].
  • John Cale received the honorary degree[22].
  • John Cale received the Człowiek ze Złotym Uchem[23].
  • John Cale received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[24].
  • John Cale received the honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp[25].
  • John Cale was a member of National Youth Orchestra of Wales[26].
  • John Cale was influenced by Antonio Vivaldi[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Cale was born in Garnant[2]. He was born on March 9, 1942[3]. His father was William Arthur George Cale[10]. His mother was Margaret Davies[11]. Welsh was his native language[14].

Education

John Cale was educated at Ammanford Grammar School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[4], record producer[5], actor[6], lyricist[7], autobiographer[8], and model[15]. Fields of work include music[16], a type of arts[28] and film score[17], a music genre[29].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Cale is Paris 1919[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[20], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31]; honorary degree[21], an award[32]; Człowiek ze Złotym Uchem[23], an award[33]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[24], a music museum[34], in United States[35], founded in 1983[36]; and honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp[25], an award[37], in Belgium[38].

Personal Life

A child of John Cale was Eden Cale[12].

Why It Matters

John Cale ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,541 views/month, #5,244 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was John Cale born?

John Cale was born in Garnant[2].

Who were John Cale's parents?

John Cale's father was William Arthur George Cale[10]. John Cale's mother was Margaret Davies[11].

What did John Cale do for work?

John Cale worked as singer-songwriter[4], record producer[5], actor[6], lyricist[7], and autobiographer[8].

Where did John Cale go to school?

John Cale was educated at Ammanford Grammar School[18].

What awards did John Cale receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[20], honorary degree[21], honorary degree[22], and Człowiek ze Złotym Uchem[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . B.R.A.H.M.S.. Retrieved . allmusic.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . What's Welsh for Zen: The Autobiography of John Cale. wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Sedition and Alchemy. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . What's Welsh for Zen: The Autobiography of John Cale. Retrieved . independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . Sedition and Alchemy. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Sedition and Alchemy. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . spin.com. Retrieved . spin.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . B.R.A.H.M.S.. Retrieved . flavorwire.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Sedition and Alchemy. wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Discogs. wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Sedition and Alchemy. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . What's Welsh for Zen: The Autobiography of John Cale. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . bbc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Sedition and Alchemy. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Sedition and Alchemy. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . dzienniklodzki.pl. Retrieved . dzienniklodzki.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . What's Welsh for Zen: The Autobiography of John Cale. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . uantwerpen.be. uantwerpen.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Sedition and Alchemy. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . allmusic.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . pitchfork.com. Retrieved . pitchfork.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . pitchfork.com. Retrieved . pitchfork.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Paris 1919, Music for a New Society
    Participant in Life Along the Borderline, Mercy Tour, The '99 Greenwich Delusion +5
    Given name John
    List of works list of John Cale songs
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