Neal Casal

Neal Casal
Neal Casal in concert at Manchester Academy, 2008
Neal Casal in concert at Manchester Academy, 2008
Background information
Born(1968-11-02)November 2, 1968
OriginDenville, New Jersey
DiedAugust 26, 2019(2019-08-26) (aged 50)
GenresRock
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
  • piano
  • bass
  • drums
Years active1988-2019
LabelsZoo Records, Glitterhouse Records
Websitenealcasal.com

Neal Casal (November 2, 1968 – August 26, 2019)[1] was an American rock guitarist, singer-songwriter and photographer. Casal was born in Denville, New Jersey.

He was known as the guitarist for Rickey Medlocke's Blackfoot from 1988 to 1993 and as a member of Ryan Adams' backing band the Cardinals from 2005 until 2009. He played in several groups, including the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Hard Working Americans, The Skiffle Players, GospelbeacH[2] and Circles Around the Sun – and released twelve albums as a solo artist.

Casal killed himself on August 26, 2019 at the age of 50.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Neal Casal Dead: Circles Around the Sun Guitarist Dies at 50: Heavy.com. Retrieved August, 27, 2019.
  2. ↑ "BRENT RADEMAKER (BEACHWOOD SPARKS), NEAL CASAL & MORE FORM GOSPELBEACH – DEBUT ALBUM 'PACIFIC SURF LINE' DUE 10/9". Glide Magazine. Boston, MA. July 7, 2015. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  3. ↑ Bernstein, Jonathan; Bernstein, Jonathan (2019-08-27). "Neal Casal, Guitarist Who Worked With Willie Nelson, Shooter Jennings, Dead at 50". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2019-08-27.
  4. ↑ "Neal Casal, Singer-Songwriter and Veteran Folk Guitarist, Dead at 50". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2019-08-27.

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