Biography

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.

Most Famous Work

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
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6
Lost in La Mancha
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7

Lost in La Mancha

(2002) Self - Longtime Gilliam Colleague
Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium
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8
Concert for George
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8

Concert for George

(2003) Self
An Accidental Studio
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6

An Accidental Studio

(2019) Self
Elton John - The Million Dollar Piano
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7

Elton John - The Million Dollar Piano

(2014) Self - Percussion
Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace
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5
The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys'
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7

Acting

Production

Year Role Movie/Tv
2015 Executive Producer
1989 Co-Producer
Year Role Movie/Tv

Sound

Year Role Movie/Tv
1998 Original Music Composer
1984 Music Producer
Year Role Movie/Tv

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