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1960s–present. Raymond Cooper (born 19 September 1947 [1] [2]) is an English musician who has worked as a session and road-tour percussionist. During his career, Cooper has worked and toured with numerous musically diverse bands and artists including Elton John (as a duo and as a member of his band ), Harry Nilsson, Billy Joel, George ...
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.
Oct 16, 2018 · Ray Cooper, who has died aged 69 from complications associated with a rare neurological disorder, was one of the British music industry’s foremost executives of the past four decades.
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Ray Cooper. Ray Cooper is a British session percussionist whose recording career started in the 1960s, recording with the WHO, among others, and is still going. Among his early jobs were America, Carly Simon, David Essex, Blue Mink and especially Elton John (he played on most of his '70s albums). He had also played on Nicky Hopkins' 1973 solo ...
Feb 18, 2024 · Ray Cooper, a percussionist and composer, shares his musical loves and hates with Michael Berkeley. Listen to the podcast, download the music played and explore more programmes on BBC Radio 3.
Jun 4, 2020 · Ray Cooper, Elton John's percussionist since 1972, shares his memories of the "A Single Man" tour in 1979, when they became one of the first Western rock acts to perform behind the Iron Curtain. He talks about the challenges, the rewards and the legacy of that landmark concert in Moscow.
