The Cardinals' Neal Casal has passed away aged 50
The Cardinals' Neal Casal died yesterday (26 August) aged 50.
The guitarist, singer/songwriter, and photographer recorded three albums with The Cardinals between 2005 and 2009, and released 12 solo albums from 1995 to 2011.
Casal was also part of Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Hard Working Americans, The Skiffle Players, and Circles Around the Sun.
A tweet on Casal's official account reads, "It’s with great sadness that we tell you Neal Casal has passed. As so many know, Neal was a gentle, soulful human who lived life through artistry & kindness. His family, friends & fans will always remember the light that he brought to the world. Rest easy Neal, we love you."
It’s with great sadness that we tell you Neal Casal has passed. As so many know, Neal was a gentle, soulful human who lived life through artistry & kindness. His family, friends & fans will always remember the light that he brought to the world. Rest easy Neal, we love you. pic.twitter.com/Q0ap7jrkUC
— Neal Casal (@nealcasal) August 27, 2019
His last solo album, Sweeten the Distance, was released in 2011.
Musicians have been paying tribute to the late musician on socials.
Sending love to anyone close to Neal Casal - what a loss
— william tyler (@williamtylertn) August 27, 2019
RIP @nealcasal you were one of my favorite guitar players
— Dylan LeBlanc (@dleblancmusic) August 27, 2019
Neal Casal was among the very best at what he did and I am very sad to hear that he's gone. Thanks for making the world better for a little while, Neal.
— HissGoldenMessenger (@hissgldnmssr) August 27, 2019
I am absolutely devastated with the news of the loss of my dear friend and consistent collaborator @nealcasal - he was always my favorite picker in LA and we’d all just finished some beautiful music together. I’m… https://t.co/e3i93mG7oM
— Shooter Jennings (@ShooterJennings) August 27, 2019
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