Grammy-winning singer-songwriter J.J. Cale dies at 74

 

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/grammy-winning-singer-songwriter-jj-cale-dies-at-74/2013/07/27/f1a99740-f6e8-11e2-aa2e-4088616498b4_story.html

 

Glad to see some recognition for the roots behind all the fine-tuned music we've been hearing all these years, albeit posthumously - thanks Tracy for the post! Noodling with no phone maybe isn't all that bad then... ;) J.J. Cale's licks forever woven into the tapestry of rock and roll.

No one in the last 40plus years who has picked up an electric guitar hasn't been influenced by him in some way, whether they realize it or not. He shaped and re-shaped the blues as we know it. Glad someone else appreciates the depth of his influence.

 

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The blues are the roots, all those blues artists deserve the credit, that's for sure. I had heard about Cale from a friend who took inspiration from his works as well. "they call me the breeze" is such a fun song to listen to, he really hit the resonant frequency with so many listeners, I think I'll go have a listen in his honor!!

My personal favorite. Used to do this song with a guitarist friend. I'd sing backup and play a Low D Irish Whistle for Cale's parts.

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6FnMKx5crs]Magnolia ~ J.J. Cale - YouTube[/ame]

Goodbye :(