John Cale Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Cale.

John Cale is a Welsh musician, composer, and producer. Born on March 9, 1942, in Garnant, Wales, Cale gained prominence as a founding member of the influential rock band The Velvet Underground. He played a crucial role in shaping the band's experimental sound. After leaving the Velvet Underground, Cale pursued a successful solo career, releasing numerous albums that showcased his versatility as a musician. He has collaborated with various artists and explored a wide range of genres, including rock, classical, and electronic music. Cale's contributions to the music industry have left a lasting impact on alternative and experimental music.

I learn from thinking about the future, what hasn't been don

I learn from thinking about the future, what hasn't been done yet. That's kind of my constant obsession.

John Cale


That's what my life is, writing songs.

That's what my life is, writing songs.

John Cale

Life

I missed out on my teenage years. I led a sheltered life. I

I missed out on my teenage years. I led a sheltered life. I was practicing scales instead of playing football.

John Cale

Life

Growing up in Wales was a pretty Draconian experience with r

Growing up in Wales was a pretty Draconian experience with religion.

John Cale

Religion

Time plays a role in almost every decision. And some decisio

Time plays a role in almost every decision. And some decisions define your attitude about time.

John Cale

Attitude

Even if you're improvising, the fact that beforehand you kno

Even if you're improvising, the fact that beforehand you know certain things will work helps you make those improvisations successful. It really helps to have a certain amount of knowledge about musical structure.

John Cale

Knowledge