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JJ Cale has died at the age of 74 after suffering a heart attack, his official website has confirmed.

The singer-songwriter released 14 solo albums starting with 1972′s Naturally.

His most recent outing was 2009′s Roll On. He was a pioneer of the Tulsa sound – an amalgamation of blues, country and jazz known for its laid-back feel.

Eric Clapton was a fan, recording a cover of Cale’s 1976 track Cocaine after having previously released a take of After Midnight.

Cale’s songs were also covered by acts as diverse as Captain Beefheart, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Carlos Santana, Kansas and Tom Petty.

A statement on his official website says: “JJ Cale passed away at 8.00pm on Friday July 26 at Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, CA. The legendary singer / songwriter had suffered a heart attack. There are no immediate plans for services.

“His history is well documented at JJCale.com, rosebudus.com/cale, and in the documentary, To Tulsa And Back.

“Donations are not needed; but he was a great lover of animals so, if you like, donations can be made to your favourite local animal shelter.”

DISCOGRAPHY:

Naturally (1972)
Really (1973)
Okie (1974)
Troubadour (1976)
5 (1979)
Shades' (1981)
Grasshopper (1982)
#8 (1983)
Travel Log (1990)
Number 10 (1992)
Closer to You (1994)
Guitar Man (1996)
Live (2001)
To Tulsa and Back (2004)
The Road to Escondido (with Eric Clapton - 2006)
Roll On (2009)