Neal Casal (born November 2, 1968 – died August 26, 2019) was an American singer, musician, photographer, songwriter, and guitarist from Denville, New Jersey. He rose to fame for being the lead guitarist in a band “ Blackfoot ” from 1988-1993.
As an artist, Neal also remained a member of Ryan Adams’ backing band, “The Cardinals.” She played various instruments including guitar, piano, and drums in the group from 2005 to 2009.
According to Lifestylepedia, Casal also released all three of his studio albums during his tenure with the Cardinals. The recent project work of his was his solo album called “Sweeten the Distance”, which came out in 2011.
On August 26, 2019, Neal passed away at the age of 50. According to a source, the singer died after taking his. But the reason for his suicide has not yet been revealed by the authorities on the Internet.
Musical career, shows and various appearances
In 1990, the singer began his professional career as a solo artist and worked for three years in Los Angeles, New York and New Jersey. In 1994, Casal signed his first record deal with “ Entertainment at the Zoo ”. Later, the celebrity recorded his debut album “Fade Away Diamond Time” in September 1994.
Also, in 1997, Neal began working with the Glitterhouse Records label. The singer launched five projects such as “ Field recordings ” and “ Here the sun rises ”. From 2000 to 2019, the late artist released several albums like Anytime Tomorrow, Ran On Pure Lightning, Maybe California, Leaving Traces, etc.
In 2005 Casal joined Ryan Adams and The Cardinals. As a photographer he debuted in 2005 after opening his exhibition on his third tour of Japan. His 2009 album “Roots and Wings” included musicians like Johnathan Rice, Jeff Hill, Jon Graboff, Greg Leisz, etc.
On March 6, 2019, Neal joined the Chris Robinson Brotherhood. Some of his other appearances are in Neal Casal: Anytime Tomorrow (documentary) and Starsky & Hutch (as a voice coach).
Neal Casal’s accumulated net worth was $5 million US dollars. In 2010, the late singer released a photo book called “ Ryan Adams and the Cardinals: A View Through Other Windows ” which documented her time with the band.
Curiosities and quick information
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | Neal Casal. |
| Nickname | Neal. |
| Profession | Singer, musician, photographer, composer and guitarist. |
| Famous for | being lead guitar with Rickey Medlocke’s Blackfoot from 1988-1993. |
| Age (as of 2018) | 50 years old . |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | November 2, 1968. |
| Death date | August 26, 2019. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Denville, New Jersey, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Gender | Male. |
| ethnicity | White Caucasian descent. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| sun sign (zodiac sign) | Scorpion. |
| At home | California, USA |
| Social Media Account Statistics | Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nealcasal/? Twitter : https://twitter.com/nealcasal? Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/nealcasal/ |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 6′ 0″ . Centimeters: 183cm . Meters: 1.83 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 78 kg . Pounds: 171 pounds . |
| bicep size | sixteen. |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 44-34-38. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 9. |
| Tattoo details? | N/A |
| eye color | Blue. |
| Hair color | Greyish white. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Names are not available. Mom : |
| Brothers | Unknown. |
| famous relatives | Grandparents: Uncle: Aunt: |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Single. |
| Dating history? | not known. |
| Girlfriend | Will update. |
| Name of wife/spouse | None. |
| Son | N/A |
| Daughter | None. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Graduated with a bachelor’s degree. |
| College | West Carleton High School. |
| Alma mater. | Will update. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Elvis Presley (American singer) and Angelina Jolie (American actress). |
| dream vacation destination | Paris. |
| Favorite color | Black. |
| I love to do | Reading, theater and works of art. |
| Favorite food | Continental cuisine. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $5 million US dollars (as of 2019). |
| Salary, income and earnings | — |
| Contact details | |
| Mobile or phone number | — |
| Office address | N/A |
| Official Web site | https://www.nealcasal.com |
| house details | Will update. |
| Email address | Lost. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Neal Casal
- Biography : Guitarist Neal Casal was born on November 2, 1968 ( Aged 50 years, as of 2019) in Denville, New Jersey, United States.
- He never mentioned anything about his parents, his early years, his upbringing, and his siblings on the internet.
- He also recorded “Rain, Wind, and Speed” and released it on Buy or Die Records after parting ways with Zoo Records in 1996.
- In the early days of his career, Casal released the self-produced album “Basement Dreams” in 1998.
- It was also named as the “Americana Album of the Year” in Mojo magazine.
- In fact, Railroad Earth’s 2002 album “Bird in a House” also featured a cover of their song “Dandelion Wine.”
- Casal contributed his photographic work to “Tambourine” (Tift Merritt’s second album).
- In addition, the photographer exhibited his photography at the Bauhaus Gallery in January 2008 in Tokyo.
- From the relationship, Neal remained very private with his personal life. It is not known whether he married in his lifetime or not. but some sources claimed that Casal did not have a wife and children .
- His stunning photography has also appeared in publications such as Mojo, Harp, USA Today, Rolling Stone, and Spin.