Ry Cooder
Sound
1947-03-15 · Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
movieWim Wenders, Desperado
as Self (archive footage) · 2020 · 7.7
movieLinda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
as Self · 2019 · 7.6
movieACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
as Self · 2014 · 0.0
movieThis Ain't No Mouse Music!
as Self · 2014 · 7.0
movieThe People Speak
as Self · 2009 · 7.2
movieTalking Guitars
as Self · 2008 · 0.0
movieJohn Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me
as Self · 2004 · 6.8
movieBuena Vista Social Club
as Self · 1999 · 7.5
movieThe Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
as Himself · 1997 · 0.0
movieThe Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
as Self · 1994 · 4.8
movieRy Cooder & David Lindley: Live at the Fillmore Auditorium
as guitar, vocals · 1994 · 10.0
movieJohn Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992
as · 1992 · 0.0
movieMotion and Emotion: The Road to 'Paris, Texas'
as Self · 1990 · 0.0
movieMotion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders
as Self · 1990 · 8.0
movieRy Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball
as Himself · 1988 · 9.5
movieRandy Newman: Live at the Odeon
as Self · 1982 · 0.0
movieThe Long Riders
as Wedding Band Guitar Player (uncredited) · 1980 · 6.7
tvSaturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest · 1975 · 6.9
tvAustin City Limits
as Self · 1975 · 6.3
tvRockpalast
as · 1974 · 10.0
movieRy Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?
as · 1970 · 0.0
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self · 1962 · 7.5