Ry Cooder
- Type: Musician
- Country: United States
- Born: March 15, 1947 in Los Angeles, California, United States
Biography
Ry Cooder is a highly influential American guitarist, producer, and composer celebrated for his masterful slide guitar work and deep exploration of roots music. His career began with session work for artists like *The Rolling Stones* and membership in *Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band*. Cooder's solo albums, such as 'Paradise and Lunch' and 'Chicken Skin Music', are revered for their eclectic blend of blues, folk, gospel, and Tex-Mex. He is also a renowned film score composer, most notably for 'Paris, Texas'. His role as producer for the 'Buena Vista Social Club' album brought international acclaim to a group of veteran Cuban musicians, cementing his legacy as a crucial curator of global music traditions.
Genres
Ry Cooder Discography
- Ry Cooder (1970) - Album - rated 3.73/5
- Boomer's Story (1972) - Album - rated 3.54/5
- Into the Purple Valley (1972) - Album - rated 3.6/5
- Paradise and Lunch (1974) - Album - rated 3.5/5
- Chicken Skin Music (1976) - Album - rated 3.58/5
- Jazz (1978) - Album - rated 3.41/5
- Bop Till You Drop (1979) - Album - rated 3.31/5
- Borderline (1980) - Album - rated 3.1/5
- The Slide Area (1982) - Album - rated 2.88/5
- Get Rhythm (1987) - Album - rated 3.09/5
- A Meeting by the River (1993) - Album
- Ch谩vez Ravine (2005) - Album - rated 3.46/5
- My Name Is Buddy (2007) - Album - rated 3.17/5