Ry Cooder
Born in Los Angeles, California, USA — Mar 15 1947
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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 C…
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Ry Cooder's Credits
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Tales from the Crypt
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Austin City Limits
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Rockpalast
Paris, Texas
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Tall Tales & Legends
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Dead Man Walking
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Streets of Fire
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Extreme Prejudice
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Last Man Standing
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Primary Colors
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Geronimo: An American Legend
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My Blueberry Nights
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Trespass
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Crossroads
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Brewster's Millions
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Southern Comfort
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Johnny Handsome
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Blue Collar
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The End of Violence
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The Long Riders
Wedding Band Guitar Player (uncredited)
The Border
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The People Speak
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Blue City
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Buena Vista Social Club
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Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
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Annie Oakley
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Alamo Bay
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Wim Wenders, Desperado
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Rabbit Ears - Pecos Bill
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Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders
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Randy Newman: Live at the Odeon
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The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
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The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
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Amoramar
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Chavez Ravine: A Los Angeles Story
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This Ain't No Mouse Music!
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Talking Guitars
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ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
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John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992
John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me
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Motion and Emotion: The Road to 'Paris, Texas'
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Witzleben
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Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball
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Texas, Osijek
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Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?
Ry Cooder & David Lindley: Live at the Fillmore Auditorium
guitar, vocals