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." A 2010 ranking by Gibson placed him at #32.
Filmography (22 titles)
7.7MovieWim Wenders, Desperado
Self (archive footage) · 2020
7.6MovieLinda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Self · 2019
MovieACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
Self · 2014
7.0MovieThis Ain't No Mouse Music!
Self · 2014
7.2MovieThe People Speak
Self · 2009
Talking Guitars
Self · 2008
6.8MovieJohn Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me
Self · 2004
7.5MovieBuena Vista Social Club
Self · 1999
MovieThe Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
Himself · 1997
The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
Self · 1994
10.0MovieRy Cooder & David Lindley: Live at the Fillmore Auditorium
guitar, vocals · 1994
MovieJohn Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992
1992
MovieMotion and Emotion: The Road to 'Paris, Texas'
Self · 1990
8.0MovieMotion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders
Self · 1990
9.5MovieRy Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball
Himself · 1988
MovieRandy Newman: Live at the Odeon
Self · 1982
6.7MovieThe Long Riders
Wedding Band Guitar Player (uncredited) · 1980
6.9ShowSaturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · 1975
6.3ShowAustin City Limits
Self · 1975
10.0ShowRockpalast
1974
MovieRy Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?
1970
7.5ShowThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · 1962