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Cooper had a short stint with The Rolling Stones playing percussion for their 1974 It's Only Rock 'n Roll album. After contributing to various Elton John albums, Cooper joined the Elton John Band full-time in 1974 and spent the next two years recording and touring with the group.
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.
Dec 14, 2010 · Elton John performing "Funeral For A Friend / Tonight " with Ray Cooper on percussion. Live In Russia 2010, Moscow Crocus City Hall.
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May 29, 2011 · 3.09K subscribers. Subscribed. 331. 141K views 12 years ago. RAY COOPER - The master of percussion - live at Zenith in Strasbourg 28th may 2011 supported by Elton John ...more.
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May 21, 2022 · Elton John - Percussionist Ray Cooper in Action, Live at Telenor Arena Oslo 21.05.2022. 7,464 views.
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Sep 19, 2018 · Ray has played on 97 of Elton’s songs, appearing on 12 of his studio albums (most recently, Wonderful Crazy Night) and three live albums. His percussion credits include tambourine, congas, castanets, vibes, watergong, kettle drums, maracas, shaker, triangle, finger cymbals, and many other instruments.
Jun 4, 2020 · Ray Cooper joined Elton John’s band as a percussionist in 1972. “It was a ticket to ride,” he says today, looking back at his decades of experience working with John, both onstage and in the studio. “It was like joining the navy. I saw the world, and it was extraordinary.”.