Ray Cooper
Born: 1947-09-19
Birthplace: Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK
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.
Known For
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Brazil
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Popeye
The Fisher King
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
A Little Chaos
The Phantom of the Opera
9 Month Stretch
Mona Lisa
Top Movie Credits
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Original Music Composer
Brazil
Technician
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Vladimir
Popeye
The Preacher
The Fisher King
Music Consultant
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Music Producer
A Little Chaos
Executive Producer
The Phantom of the Opera
Shocked Tympanist (uncredited)
9 Month Stretch
Journaliste britannique (non crédité)
Mona Lisa
Co-Producer