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.
Buena Vista Social Club
as SelfIn this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a...
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Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
as SelfWith one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt...
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The Long Riders
as Wedding Band Guitar Player (uncredited)The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal...
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Wim Wenders, Desperado
as Self (archive footage)"Wings Of Desire" and "Buena Vista Social Club", "Paris, Texas" and "The State Of Things": Wim...
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Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders
as SelfThough very polite and British, this feature-length documentary about German filmmaker Wim...
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This Ain't No Mouse Music!
as SelfLoving, music-filled tribute to Chris Strachwitz, guiding force behind legendary roots music...
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Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?
as uncreditedAn introduction to the world of Ry Cooder and his debut album on Warner Bros. Records. Cooder...
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Warren Zevon: Keep Me in Your Heart
as SelfA cinema verite portrait of the recording of Zevon's swansong album: 'The Wind' - the twelfth...
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Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball
as HimselfFollowing a brief statement by Ry Cooder on his thoughts about performing - and improvising - on...
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John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me
as uncreditedCome And See About Me illustrates the career of John Lee Hooker through complete archival...
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The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
as HimselfElaine Shepherd’s classic BBC documentary, introduced and narrated by John Peel. Completely...
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Randy Newman: At the Odeon
as HimselfRecorded live at New York's legendary Odeon nightclub, this one-hour 1983 concert features...
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John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992
as uncreditedJohn Lee Hooker is one of the few legendary bluesmen to crack the MTV barrier. He has recorded...
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Motion and Emotion: The Road to 'Paris, Texas'
as SelfDocumentary about the making of Wim Wenders' 1984 film, with interviews conducted in 1989.
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ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
as SelfAustin City Limits (ACL) heads to Nashville for a special broadcast featuring performance...
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Ry Cooder & David Lindley: Live at the Fillmore Auditorium
as guitar, vocals
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as SelfThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...
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Austin City Limits
as SelfNow the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music...
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