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Ry Cooder

American guitarist, singer and composer · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1947 · age 79

Ryland Peter Cooder is an American musician, songwriter, film score composer, record producer, and writer. He is a multi-instrumentalist but is best known for his slide guitar work, his interest in traditional music, and his collaborations with traditional musicians from many countries.

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Awards

Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Instrumentalist2007
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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1947 · age 79

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