J.J Cale Gravesite

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Buried Here –

J.J. Cale

Born John Weldon Cale, he will be remembered for his involvement in what became known as the “Tulsa Sound.”

His songs “After Midnight” in 1970 and “Cocaine” in 1976 became hits for Eric Clapton.

Additionally,  Lynyrd Skynyrd scored a hit with their cover of his “Call Me the Breeze.” In 2008, he co-shared a Grammy Award with Eric Clapton for Best Contemporary Blues Album with “The Road to Escondido.“. 

Cale died on July 26, 2013 at the age of 74 following a heart attack.

Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery
4050 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, California, 92057

Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery