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
Popeye
A Little Chaos
The Fisher King
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Brazil
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Mona Lisa
The Phantom of the Opera
A Private Function
Top Movie Credits
Popeye
The Preacher
A Little Chaos
Executive Producer
The Fisher King
Music Consultant
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Original Music Composer
Brazil
Technician
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Vladimir
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Music Producer
Mona Lisa
Co-Producer
The Phantom of the Opera
Shocked Tympanist (uncredited)
A Private Function
Music Producer