J. J. Cale: successful author died Cocaine

J. J. Cale: successful author died Cocaine

J.J. proof that Cale was a musician of worship (not large scenarios or fame) is given by the fact that, although they did not know his name, there are many who have hummed their best known song, "Cocaine". Yesterday again it may, hearing of her death. J. J. was 74 years old.

"Cocaine" was his best known song and probably became the most famous of Eric Clapton popularized. Although, no doubt, the American Cale was more important than hit since the moment he was revered and many musicians were influenced by his work. His imprint was even across the Atlantic to British musicians like Mark Knopfler and Bryan Ferry, along with Clapton.

Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, also wrote other hits, such as "After Midnight", and is one of the leaders of the Tulsa Sound, a mixture of blues, rockabilly, country and jazz. He began recording in 1958 and for his role in the 2006 Crossroads festival and CD Claptonmuchos duet with young people began to pay attention and appreciate his work.