J.J. Cale

John Weldon Cale (1938–2013), known professionally as J.J. Cale, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist from Oklahoma, widely associated with the Tulsa sound. Reclusive by nature, he influenced many peers; several of his songs were made famous by other artists (notably Eric Clapton).

Born 1938; died 2013. Writer of songs covered by Eric Clapton (e.g., "After Midnight", "Cocaine") and Lynyrd Skynyrd (e.g., "Call Me the Breeze"). Associated with the Tulsa sound and noted for understated guitar playing and a low-profile public life.

DeBaser's reviews portray J.J. Cale as a reclusive, influential American singer‑songwriter and guitarist associated with the Tulsa sound. Reviewers praise his understated guitar work, genre‑blend of blues/country/rock, and the many notable covers of his songs by Eric Clapton and others. Albums frequently recommended here include Naturally, Troubadour and Roll On. Posthumous releases and the Clapton collaboration appear in several reviews.

For:Fans of understated blues/country/rock, guitar aficionados, listeners who prefer subtle songwriting and the Tulsa sound.