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Ray Cooper
Born 1947-09-19 Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Raymond Thomas "Ray" Cooper (born 19 September 1947) is an English virtuoso percussionist. He is a session and road-tour percussionist, and occasional actor, who has worked with several musically diverse bands and artists including George Harrison, Billy Joel, Rick Wakeman, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd and Elton John. Cooper absorbed the influence of rock drummers from the 1960s and 1970s such as Ginger Baker, Carmine Appice, and John Bonham.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Eric Clapton Unplugged… Over 30 Years LaterPercussionElton John Live: Farewell from Dodger StadiumSelfAn Accidental StudioSelfPeter Maffay - MTV UnpluggedHimselfElton John - The Million Dollar PianoSelf - Percussion9 Month StretchJournaliste britannique (non crédité)The Imaginarium of Doctor ParnassusVladimirConcert for GeorgeSelfParty at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham PalaceBandmemberLost in La ManchaSelf - Longtime Gilliam ColleagueClapton Chronicles: The Best of Eric ClaptonSelfMusic for MontserratSelfThe Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys'SelfElton John: Made in England Tour - Live in Rio de JaneiroselfEric Clapton: MTV UnpluggedRoleEric Clapton: 24 NightsSelf - PercussionThe Long Way HomeRoleThe Adventures of Baron MunchausenFunctionaryEric Clapton at Tokyo DomeSelfThe Russian FilmSelfBrazilTechnicianWaterHimself - The Singing Rebels' BandPopeyeThe PreacherTo Russia... with EltonSelf