Ry Cooder
Sound
Born: 1947-03-15 in Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
Ryland "Ry" Peter Cooder is an American prominent guitarist, singer and composer. He is known for his slide guitar work, his interest in blues-rock, roots music from his native North America, and for his collaborations with traditional musicians from many countries. Cooder's solo work has been an eclectic mix, taking in dust bowl folk, blues, Tex-Mex, soul, gospel, rock, and much else. He has collaborated with many important musicians, including The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Earl Hines, Little Feat, Captain Beefheart, The Chieftains, John Lee Hooker, Pops, Mavis Staples, Gabby Pahinui, Flaco Jiménez, Ibrahim Ferrer (Buena Vista Social Club), Freddy Fender and Ali Farka Touré. He formed the Little Village supergroup with Nick Lowe, John Hiatt, and Jim Keltner. Cooder was ranked 8th on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time." A 2010 ranking by Gibson placed him at #32.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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Saturday Night Live
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Austin City Limits
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Rockpalast
The Long Riders
Wedding Band Guitar Player (uncredited)
Buena Vista Social Club
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The People Speak
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This Ain't No Mouse Music!
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Randy Newman: Live at the Odeon
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Wim Wenders, Desperado
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Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
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Motion and Emotion: The Road to 'Paris, Texas'
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Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders
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Ry Cooder & David Lindley: Live at the Fillmore Auditorium
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ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
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John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me
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The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
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John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992
Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball
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