Raymond Thomas "Ray" Cooper (born 19 September 1947) is an English virtuoso percussionist. He is a session and road-tour percussionist, and occasional actor, who has worked with several musically diverse bands and artists including George Harrison, Billy Joel, Rick Wakeman, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd and Elton John. Cooper absorbed the influence of rock drummers from the 1960s and 1970s such as Ginger Baker, Carmine Appice, and John Bonham.
Known For
| Birth Location | Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK |
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| Born | 1947-09-19 |
Movies
Elton John: Glastonbury 2023
as Self
2023
2022
An Accidental Studio
as Self
2019
Peter Maffay - MTV Unplugged
as Himself
2017
Elton John - The Million Dollar Piano
as Self - Percussion
2014
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
as Vladimir
2009
Concert for George
as Self
2003
2002
Lost in La Mancha
as Self - Longtime Gilliam Colleague
2002
Music for Montserrat
as Self
1997
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
as Functionary
1988
Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome
as Self
1988
1988
Brazil
as Technician
1985
Water
as Himself - The Singing Rebels' Band
1985
Popeye
as The Preacher
1980
To Russia... with Elton
as Self
1979
Elton John at Dodger Stadium
as Self
1975
Movies
A Little Chaos
Executive Producer
2015
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Original Music Composer
1998
The Fisher King
Music Consultant
1991
How to Get Ahead in Advertising
Co-Producer
1989
Mona Lisa
Co-Producer
1986
A Private Function
Music Producer
1984