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
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
  • piano
  • bass
  • drums
Years active1988–2019
LabelsZoo Records, Fargo Records, Glitterhouse Records
Formerly ofRyan Adams and The Cardinals, Blackfoot, Beachwood Sparks, Hazy Malaze, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Hard Working Americans, Circles Around the Sun, GospelbeacH
Websitenealcasal.com

Neal Graeme Casal (November 2, 1968 – August 26, 2019)[1] was an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and photographer. First rising to prominence as lead guitar with Rickey Medlocke's Blackfoot from 1988 to 1993, he was also known as a member of Ryan Adams' backing band the Cardinals from 2005 until 2009, with whom he recorded three studio albums. He played in several groups, including the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Hard Working Americans, Beachwood Sparks, The Skiffle Players, GospelbeacH[2] and Circles Around the Sun– and released twelve albums as a solo artist.

He released his final solo album, Sweeten the Distance, in 2011.

Born in Denville Township, New Jersey, and raised in nearby Rockaway Township, Casal attended Morris Knolls High School.[1]

  1. ^ a b 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.