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Raymond Cooper (born 19 September 1947) 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 Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo ...
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).
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.
Feb 18, 2024 · Private Passions. Guests from all walks of life discuss their musical loves and hates. Music > Classical. Discussion & Talk. Michael Berkeley's guest is the percussionist Ray Cooper.
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.
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