J.J. Cale

J.J. Cale (born December 5, 1938) is an American songwriter and musician, best known for writing two songs that Eric Clapton made famous, "After Midnight" and "Cocaine" as well as many songs recorded by other artists. Cale has a reputation for being reclusive and for intentionally avoiding the spotlight, although he has a diehard following and many admirers in the music industry. He is one of many artists that play the Tulsa Sound.



He was born John W. Cale in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1938. Some sources incorrectly give his real name as "Jean Jacques Cale".