http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.56659&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fjohn-cale%2Fplaylists.rssThe Welsh born John Cale has been the fluoride in the water of American rock. He's strengthened the musical health of a nation while being invisible to the masses. A classical music prodigy who caught the attention of Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland, his work with such acts as Brian Eno, the Stooges, Jonathan Richman, and Patti Smith helped bring about New Wave and Punk rock. A charter member of the Velvet Underground -- name another rock band with a viola player -- before getting booted out by Lou Reed, much of his solo work is closer to Nick Drake than John Cage. He is a sensitive songwriter but his dark, artsy edges have enough bite to keep away mainstream success. His most cutting-edge impulses often surface in collaboration with others, since the responsibility for putting a good tune over are lifted from his shoulders, and Cale is free to go wild. - Nick DedinaExperimentalen720Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:44:06 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.56659&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fjohn-cale%2Fplaylists.rss The Welsh born John Cale has been the fluoride in the water of American rock. He's strengthened the musical health of a nation while being invisible to the masses. A classical music prodigy who caught the attention of Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland, his work with such acts as Brian Eno, the Stooges, Jonathan Richman, and Patti Smith helped bring about New Wave and Punk rock. A charter member of the Velvet Underground -- name another rock band with a viola player -- before getting booted out by Lou Reed, much of his solo work is closer to Nick Drake than John Cage. He is a sensitive songwriter but his dark, artsy edges have enough bite to keep away mainstream success. His most cutting-edge impulses often surface in collaboration with others, since the responsibility for putting a good tune over are lifted from his shoulders, and Cale is free to go wild. - Nick Dedina http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15115492&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-cale%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:21:06 -0800 Playlists Featuring John Cale on Rhapsody Online 15115492 ply.15115492 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15115492&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-cale%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.14169134&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-cale%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:01:17 -0700 Playlists Featuring John Cale on Rhapsody Online 14169134 ply.14169134 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.14169134&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-cale%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10494804&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-cale%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:50:35 -0800 Playlists Featuring John Cale on Rhapsody Online 10494804 ply.10494804 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10494804&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-cale%2Fplaylists.rss