- Known For
- Sound
- Born
- March 15, 1947
- Place of Birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Ry Cooder
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…
Filmography
movieAmoramar
2023 · Songs
movieWim Wenders, Desperado
2020 · Self (archive footage)
movieLinda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
2019 · Self
movieACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
2014 · Self
movieThis Ain't No Mouse Music!
2014 · Self
movieThe People Speak
2009 · Self
Talking Guitars
movieTalking Guitars
2008 · Self
movieMy Blueberry Nights
2007 · Original Music Composer
movieJohn Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me
2004 · Self
movieChavez Ravine: A Los Angeles Story
2003 · Original Music Composer
movieBuena Vista Social Club
1999 · Self, Musician, Music Producer
moviePrimary Colors
1998 · Original Music Composer
movieThe End of Violence
1997 · Original Music Composer
movieThe Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
1997 · Himself
movieLast Man Standing
1996 · Original Music Composer
movieDead Man Walking
1995 · Music Producer
The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
movieThe Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
1994 · Self
movieRy Cooder & David Lindley: Live at the Fillmore Auditorium
1994 · guitar, vocals
movieGeronimo: An American Legend
1993 · Original Music Composer
movieTrespass
1992 · Original Music Composer
movieJohn Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992
1992
movieMotion and Emotion: The Road to 'Paris, Texas'
1990 · Self
movieMotion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders
1990 · Self
movieJohnny Handsome
1989 · Original Music Composer
tvTales from the Crypt
1989 · Music
movieRabbit Ears - Pecos Bill
1988 · Music
movieRy Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball
1988 · Himself, Producer
movieTexas, Osijek
1987 · Music
movieExtreme Prejudice
1987 · Music Producer
movieBlue City
1986 · Original Music Composer
movieCrossroads
1986 · Original Music Composer, Musician
movieAnnie Oakley
1985 · Original Music Composer
tvTall Tales & Legends
1985 · Music
movieBrewster's Millions
1985 · Original Music Composer
movieAlamo Bay
1985 · Original Music Composer
movieParis, Texas
1984 · Original Music Composer
movieStreets of Fire
1984 · Original Music Composer
movieRandy Newman: Live at the Odeon
1982 · Self
movieThe Border
1982 · Original Music Composer
movieSouthern Comfort
1981 · Original Music Composer, Music Arranger
Witzleben
movieWitzleben
1981 · Music
movieThe Long Riders
1980 · Wedding Band Guitar Player (uncredited), Original Music Composer
movieBlue Collar
1978 · Additional Music
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Musical Guest
tvAustin City Limits
1975 · Self
tvRockpalast
1974
movieRy Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?
1970 · , Music, Writer
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self