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Ry Cooder

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Born 15 March 1947.

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Biography

Ryland "Ry" Peter Cooder (born 15 March 1947, in Los Angeles, California) is a U.S. guitarist, singer and composer.

He is known for his slide guitar work, his interest in the American roots music, and, more recently, for his collaborations with traditional musicians from many countries. Cooder was ranked number 8 on Rolling Stone's "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time."

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  1. I, Flathead 2008

    Cover artwork of I, Flathead

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    All in all this is a fine end piece to his trilogy, while it also seems to signal a...
  2. My Name Is Buddy 2007

    Cover artwork of My Name Is Buddy

    Reviewed by Jon Lusk

    All in all, 'My Name Is Buddy' is easier to admire than actually enjoy.

Credits

Role Artist Release
Instrument Aaron Neville Nature Boy: The Standards Album (2003)
Producer Buena Vista Social Club Buena Vista Social Club (1997)
Instrument Aaron Neville Warm Your Heart (1991)
Instrument Randy Newman 12 Songs (1970)
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