Today, we remember JJ Cale on his 85th birthday. Musicians and music fans alike worldwide treasure the legacy he left behind. Cale’s songwriting prowess earned him a Grammy Award and numerous Billboard 100 placements, with legendary songs like “Call Me The Breeze,” “Cocaine,” “After Midnight,” “Crazy Mama,” and many more that took the world by storm. JJ Cale’s guitar playing has been a huge influence for many of the world’s most notable guitarists today. Neil Young even said “of all the players I ever heard, it’s got to be Hendrix and JJ Cale who are the best electric guitar players.”