J.J. Cale
1938–2013 (age 75)
Singer-songwriter
Biography
J.J. Cale (1938-2013) wrote songs that became standards for generations, including "After Midnight" and "Cocaine," offering a laid-back, bluesy sound that influenced countless artists while he stayed comfortably out of the spotlight.
He spent his later years recording with longtime friends and nurturing the understated groove that defined his career, and he now rests at Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery.