Ry Cooder

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.

  • Title: Ry Cooder
  • Popularity: 2.265
  • Known For: Sound
  • Birthday: 1947-03-15
  • Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Homepage: http://rycooder.com/
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Ry Cooder Movies

  • 1980
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    The Long Riders

    The Long Riders

    6.7 1980 HD

    The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of the bank robbers made up of brothers who begin...

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  • 1999
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    Buena Vista Social Club

    Buena Vista Social Club

    7.495 1999 HD

    In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in...

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  • 1997
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    The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

    The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

    1 1997 HD

    Elaine Shepherd’s classic BBC documentary, introduced and narrated by John Peel. Completely wonderful, a 50 minute joy: reviews, articles,...

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  • 2004
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    John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me

    John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me

    5.7 2004 HD

    Come And See About Me illustrates the career of John Lee Hooker through complete archival performances of his most popular songs, many featuring...

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  • 2008
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    Talking Guitars

    Talking Guitars

    1 2008 HD

    "Talking Guitars" is an intimate portrait of master guitar craftsman, Flip Scipio. The behind-the-scenes music-documentary illustrates the...

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  • 1994
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    The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994

    The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994

    4.8 1994 HD

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  • 1990
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    Motion and Emotion: The Road to 'Paris, Texas'

    Motion and Emotion: The Road to 'Paris, Texas'

    1 1990 HD

    Documentary about the making of Wim Wenders' 1984 film, with interviews conducted in 1989.

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  • 1982
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    Randy Newman | At the Odeon

    Randy Newman | At the Odeon

    1 1982 HD

    Recorded live at New York's legendary Odeon nightclub, this one-hour 1983 concert features award-winning songwriter Randy Newman, with guests Ry...

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  • 2003
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    Warren Zevon: Keep Me in Your Heart

    Warren Zevon: Keep Me in Your Heart

    1 2003 HD

    A cinema verite portrait of the recording of Zevon's swansong album: 'The Wind' - the twelfth and final studio album by Warren Zevon, was released...

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  • 1970
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    Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?

    Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?

    1 1970 HD

    An introduction to the world of Ry Cooder and his debut album on Warner Bros. Records. Cooder talks about old movies, trailers and the lay of the...

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  • 1994
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    Ry Cooder & David Lindley: Live at the Fillmore Auditorium

    Ry Cooder & David Lindley: Live at the Fillmore Auditorium

    10 1994 HD

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  • 1992
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    John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992

    John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992

    1 1992 HD

    John Lee Hooker is one of the few legendary bluesmen to crack the MTV barrier. He has recorded and performed with a host of contemporary pop stars....

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  • 1988
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    Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball

    Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball

    10 1988 HD

    Following a brief statement by Ry Cooder on his thoughts about performing - and improvising - on stage, this concert film depicts Cooder's 1987 live...

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  • 2014
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    ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014

    ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014

    1 2014 HD

    Austin City Limits (ACL) heads to Nashville for a special broadcast featuring performance highlights from this year’s Americana Honors &...

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  • 2019
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    Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

    Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

    7.6 2019 HD

    With one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt burst onto the 1960s folk rock music scene in her early...

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  • 2020
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    Wim Wenders, Desperado

    Wim Wenders, Desperado

    7.7 2020 HD

    "Wings Of Desire" and "Buena Vista Social Club", "Paris, Texas" and "The State Of Things": Wim Wenders is considered one of the pioneers of New...

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  • 1990
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    Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders

    Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders

    1 1990 HD

    Though very polite and British, this feature-length documentary about German filmmaker Wim Wenders offers the most penetrating insights and the best...

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  • 2014
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    This Ain't No Mouse Music!

    This Ain't No Mouse Music!

    7 2014 HD

    Loving, music-filled tribute to Chris Strachwitz, guiding force behind legendary roots music label Arhoolie Records. With Ry Cooder, Clifton Chenier,...

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  • 1989
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    Johnny Handsome

    Johnny Handsome

    6.301 1989 HD

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  • 1984
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    Paris, Texas

    Paris, Texas

    8.1 1984 HD

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  • 2007
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    My Blueberry Nights

    My Blueberry Nights

    6.401 2007 HD

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  • 1999
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    Buena Vista Social Club

    Buena Vista Social Club

    7.495 1999 HD

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  • 1999
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    Buena Vista Social Club

    Buena Vista Social Club

    7.495 1999 HD

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  • 1985
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    Brewster's Millions

    Brewster's Millions

    6.595 1985 HD

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  • 1996
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    Last Man Standing

    Last Man Standing

    6.4 1996 HD

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  • 1981
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    Southern Comfort

    Southern Comfort

    6.932 1981 HD

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  • 1998
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    Primary Colors

    Primary Colors

    6.285 1998 HD

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  • 1984
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    Streets of Fire

    Streets of Fire

    6.9 1984 HD

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  • 1987
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    Extreme Prejudice

    Extreme Prejudice

    6.176 1987 HD

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  • 1986
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    Blue City

    Blue City

    4.9 1986 HD

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  • 1997
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    The End of Violence

    The End of Violence

    5.3 1997 HD

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  • 1980
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    The Long Riders

    The Long Riders

    6.7 1980 HD

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  • 2003
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    Chavez Ravine: A Los Angeles Story

    Chavez Ravine: A Los Angeles Story

    6.7 2003 HD

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  • 1985
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    Alamo Bay

    Alamo Bay

    5.9 1985 HD

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  • 1993
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    Geronimo: An American Legend

    Geronimo: An American Legend

    6.288 1993 HD

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  • 1986
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    Crossroads

    Crossroads

    7.322 1986 HD

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  • 1992
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    Trespass

    Trespass

    6.289 1992 HD

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  • 1982
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    The Border

    The Border

    6.025 1982 HD

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  • 1982
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    The Border

    The Border

    6.025 1982 HD

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  • 1981
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    Southern Comfort

    Southern Comfort

    6.932 1981 HD

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  • 1985
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    Annie Oakley

    Annie Oakley

    1 1985 HD

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  • 1970
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    Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?

    Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?

    Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1995
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    Dead Man Walking

    Dead Man Walking

    7.321 1995 HD

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  • 1988
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    Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball

    Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball

    10 1988 HD

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  • 1986
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    Crossroads

    Crossroads

    7.322 1986 HD

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  • 1988
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    Rabbit Ears - Pecos Bill

    Rabbit Ears - Pecos Bill

    6 1988 HD

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  • 2023
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    Amoramar

    Amoramar

    1 2023 HD

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  • 1975
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    Austin City Limits

    Austin City Limits

    6.2 1975 HD

    Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.

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  • 1962
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    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    7.4 1962 HD

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally...

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  • 1974
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    Rockpalast

    Rockpalast

    10 1974 HD

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  • 1970
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    Rockpalast

    Rockpalast

    8 1970 HD

    Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the classic E.C. Comics tales from back in...

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  • 1970
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    Rockpalast

    Rockpalast

    5.4 1970 HD

    An anthology series that showcases various mythical characters and incidents throughout history.

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