Ry Cooder
Sound
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
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movieAmoramar
2023
Songs
movieMy Blueberry Nights
2007
Original Music Composer
movieChavez Ravine: A Los Angeles Story
2003
Original Music Composer
movieBuena Vista Social Club
1999
Musician, Music Producer
moviePrimary Colors
1998
Original Music Composer
movieThe End of Violence
1997
Original Music Composer
movieLast Man Standing
1996
Original Music Composer
movieDead Man Walking
1995
Music Producer
movieGeronimo: An American Legend
1993
Original Music Composer
movieTrespass
1992
Original Music Composer
movieJohnny Handsome
1989
Original Music Composer
movieExtreme Prejudice
1987
Music Producer
movieBlue City
1986
Original Music Composer
movieCrossroads
1986
Original Music Composer, Musician
movieAnnie Oakley
1985
Original Music Composer
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
movieThe Border
1982
Original Music Composer, Music
movieSouthern Comfort
1981
Original Music Composer, Music Arranger
movieThe Long Riders
1980
Original Music Composer
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movieWim Wenders, Desperado
2020
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Long Riders
1980
Wedding Band Guitar Player (uncredited)
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Musical Guest
Crew1
movieBlue Collar
1978
Additional Music