It saddens me greatly to have to report that John Weldon JJ Cale, 74, died of a heart attack on July 26.  A truly stupendous and tragically overlooked singer, songwriter, and guitarist. It makes me weep that every time a cover band goes into Cocaine, the world thinks Yeah - Clapton!
 
Peter

A huge loss and sad realization . I send my sincere condolences .

It is After Midnight for Mr. Cale.  As you said, Peter, curiously unknown considering his immense talent and great songs.
 
May The Four Winds Blow You Safely Home.
 
Bill, tgo

Here's a cool video that I think kinda catches the essence of JJ Cale.  .

How could the Four Winds not, Bill? He is, after all, The Breeze!
 
Peter

More and more are leaving us every day.  Miss you Mr. Cale. RIP

The Travelling Light video captures why he's so overlooked; he comes across so nonchalant, which is probably the best way to play the song, but the worst way to promote it...sorry to lose such a damn great songwriter...Tony

He might not have had the mainstream success that he deserved, but just about every musician I've met since the mid 70s knew exactly who he was.
 
Here's a sweet one that I enjoyed playing with Great American Taxi.
 
RIP, JJ.