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Raymond Cooper (born 19 September 1947 [1] [2]) is an English musician who has worked as a session and road-tour percussionist.
Percussionist Ray Cooper makes a lasting impression on fans every time he picks up an instrument on stage or in the studio. Ray studied classical piano as a youth, then strings and woodwinds, and later, percussion.
Ray Cooper is a singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Sweden. For many years Cooper played with Oysterband, he went solo in 2013 and has since recorded four solo albums. Stories are at the centre of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ray Cooper’s work.
May 29, 2011 · RAY COOPER - The master of percussion - live at Zenith in Strasbourg 28th may 2011 supported by Elton John
Sep 19, 2018 · If you are attending Elton’s ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour’ concert at the XL Center in Hartford, CT tonight, please be sure to wish percussionist Ray Cooper a very happy birthday! By John F. Higgins
Jul 31, 2018 · Veteran English music executive Ray Cooper, who promoted the music of U2, the Spice Girls, Peter Gabriel and dozens of others for more than 40 years, has died after a battle with a rare...
Ray Cooper. Unusually, Ray Cooper’s illustrious career spans not only music, where he has both performance and production credits to his name, but also film, television and theatre. A true Renaissance man, Cooper studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London (where he has been a Fellow since 2003), and spent his early working years as an ...
Jun 4, 2020 · In May 1979, Elton John (with Ray Cooper) became one of the first major Western rock acts to play behind the Iron Curtain. Forty years later, "Live From Moscow," a recording of the tour’s final concert in its entirety, is available.
Feb 18, 2024 · The percussionist Ray Cooper is often referred to as the ‘father of rock and roll percussion’.
The life of Ray Cooper was celebrated in grand style in December 2018 - the month that marked the 70th anniversary of his birth. Memorial events were held in both Los Angeles and London. His life was celebrated by family, friends, colleagues and artists.