Ry Cooder

Grammy Winners

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Occupation

guitarist

Born

March 15, 1947

Zodiac

Pisces

29,021

days alive

79

years old

Born
March 15, 1947
Zodiac
♓︎Pisces·pig 🐖
Updated Aug 2026

About

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Before Fame

Before achieving widespread recognition, Cooder honed his musical talents in the 1960s, exploring folk and blues, and began collaborating with artists like Taj Mahal and Captain Beefheart.

Trivia

Cooder is a multi-instrumentalist but is most famous for his slide guitar playing. He has a passion for traditional music and has worked with musicians from numerous countries, bridging cultural divides through music. His production of the 'Buena Vista Social Club' album is considered a landmark event in world music, bringing Cuban music to a global audience.

Family Life

Information about Ry Cooder's personal family life is not extensively detailed in the provided text, but his career has involved numerous significant musical partnerships and collaborations.

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Earth
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Sun Sign

Pisces♓︎

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Moon Sign

Capricorn♑︎

Dominant Element

Water

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Planetary positions calculated for March 15, 1947

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2011
Day 23,303
Age 63

Published 'Los Angeles Stories'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2011

Ry Cooder published his collection of short stories titled 'Los Angeles Stories'.

2010
Day 22,938
Age 62

Ranked by Gibson Guitar Corporation

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2010

Gibson Guitar Corporation placed Ry Cooder at No. 32 on their list of great guitarists.

2003
Day 20,381
Age 55

Ranked Among Greatest Guitarists

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2003

Rolling Stone magazine ranked Ry Cooder at No. 8 on their list of 'The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time'.

2000
Day 19,285
Age 52

Buena Vista Social Club Documentary Nominated for Oscar

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2000

The documentary film 'Buena Vista Social Club', produced by Ry Cooder, was nominated for an Academy Award.

1999
Day 18,920
Age 51

Buena Vista Social Club Documentary Released

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1999

Wim Wenders directed the documentary film 'Buena Vista Social Club', which showcased the music Cooder helped bring to international attention.

1997
Day 18,190
Age 49

Produced 'Buena Vista Social Club' Album

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1997

Ry Cooder produced the highly successful album 'Buena Vista Social Club', which introduced Cuban musicians to a global audience.

1980
Day 11,980
Age 32

Formed Little Village

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1980

Ry Cooder formed the band Little Village.

1970
Day 8,328
Age 22

Began Solo Career and Collaborations

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1970

Ry Cooder began releasing solo albums and collaborating with a wide range of influential musicians.

1960
Day 4,675
Age 12

Early Musical Explorations

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1960

Cooder began his musical journey, exploring folk and blues music and learning various instruments.

1947
Day 0
Age 0

Born Ry Cooder

Confidence
96%
Mar 15, 1947

Ryland Peter Cooder was born in Los Angeles, California.