Here’s How John Cale Stays on the Cutting Edge at 82
The art-rock icon on his new album, Andy Warhol’s sense of humor, collaborating with difficult people, and listening to hip-hop
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Subscribe NowThe art-rock icon on his new album, Andy Warhol’s sense of humor, collaborating with difficult people, and listening to hip-hop
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