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Life and career. Film work. Recent work. Discography. References. External links. Ray Cooper. Raymond Cooper (born 19 September 1947 [1] [2]) is an English musician who has worked as a session and road-tour percussionist.
Ray Cooper was born on 19 August 1942 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Brazil (1985), The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009).
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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. He also trained in the theatre arts before beginning a career as a session musician in the 1960s.
Now also a Grammy winner (for his production of The Concert for George ), Cooper’s career has been rich in diversity. Often referred to as the ‘father of rock and roll percussion’, his work has taken him all over the world, performing to literally millions of people.
Oct 13, 2023 · Ray Cooper, also known as “Chopper”, is one of the most respected musicians in the British music industry. He is a talented singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose music has influenced many aspiring artists.
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Feb 18, 2024 · Ray Cooper. Michael Berkeley's guest is the percussionist Ray Cooper. Show more. Download (UK Only) Choose your file. Higher quality (128kbps) Lower quality (64kbps) Available now. 35 minutes.
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
