Happy birthday! John Cale turns 83 today

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The iconic and legendary musician turns 83 on Sunday, Mar. 9, 2025.
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Velvet Underground ex-keyboardist John Cale is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician John Cale has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 83rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Cale, a cultural icon

Born in Garnant on March 9, 1942, John Cale's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Welsh history. Cale's not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little John hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for John Cale as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 83.

Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!

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