Ry Cooder

Date of Birth: March 15, 1947

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Date of Death: *Ry Cooder is alive as of the latest information available.*

Biography

Ryland Peter Cooder, known professionally as Ry Cooder, is an American musician, songwriter, film score composer, and record producer. Born on March 15, 1947, in Los Angeles, California, Cooder is renowned for his slide guitar work, his interest in roots music, and his collaborations with traditional musicians from many countries. Over his prolific career, he has played with a wide array of artists and bands, including the Rolling Stones, Captain Beefheart, and Eric Clapton. Cooder has also produced and arranged numerous albums, most notably the Buena Vista Social Club. Cooder’s solo work often explores American roots music, such as blues, folk, and Tex-Mex. He has released multiple critically acclaimed albums, including “Paradise and Lunch,” “Chicken Skin Music,” and “Bop Till You Drop.” Apart from his solo career, Ry Cooder has contributed to many film soundtracks, including “Paris, Texas” (1984) and “The Long Riders” (1980).

5 Interesting Facts about Ry Cooder

1. Ry Cooder lost an eye in a childhood accident, which led him to develop a unique style of slide guitar playing.

2. He won a Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Performance for his work with the Buena Vista Social Club in 1998.

3. Cooder was involved in The Rolling Stones’ “Let It Bleed” album, contributing guitar parts.

4. He has a deep interest in world music, collaborating with musicians from India, Africa, and Latin America.

5. Cooder scored the music for the iconic film “Paris, Texas,” which won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1984.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ry Cooder

1. “Music is a treasure hunt. You dig and dig, and sometimes you find something.”

2. “The thing about music is you can use it as a tool to bring people together.”

3. “I’ve always been interested in the sound of places rather than the sound of records.”

4. “I think music is a very, very powerful thing, and it can change people.”

5. “I don’t play for applause. I play for the joy of it.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Ry Cooder’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.

Children

Ry Cooder has one son, Joachim Cooder, who is also a musician and has collaborated with his father on various projects. Joachim is a drummer and percussionist known for his unique style and has worked on several of Ry’s albums and film scores.