Attributed without citation at John Cale - Quotes, publisher: xs4all.nl, retrieved: 16 November 2012
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"I am a ham. I've no business being rock 'n' roll. I've said it over and over again that I'm a classical composer, dishevelling my personality by dabbling in rock 'n' roll."
— John Cale
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About John Cale
John Cale (born 9 March 1942) is a Welsh musician (viola, bass, piano, guitar and others), composer and record producer who was a founding member of the experimental rock band The Velvet Underground.
About John Cale
John Cale (born 9 March 1942) is a Welsh musician (viola, bass, piano, guitar and others), composer and record producer who was a founding member of the experimental rock band The Velvet Underground.
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