06/20/2014 Blues Friday once again its time to shine )O( RY COODER “ Get Rhythm” Voice of Memphis Music.. Cotton Row Music & Records.. one of the best new generation of Slide Guitarist and American Music historians.. Ryland Peter Ry Cooder (born March 15, 1947)is an American musician. He is known for his slide guitar work, his interest in roots music from the United States, and, more recently, his collaborations with traditional musicians from many countries. His solo work has been eclectic, encompassing folk, blues, Tex-Mex, soul, gospel, rock, and much else. He has collaborated with many musicians, notably including Ali Farka Touré, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Randy Newman, David Lindley, The Chieftains, and The Doobie Brothers. He briefly formed a band named Little Village. Ry Cooder produced the Buena Vista Social Club album (1997), which became a worldwide hit. Wim Wenders directed the documentary film of the same name (1999), which was nominated for an Academy Award in 2000. He was ranked eighth on Rolling Stone magazines 2003 list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.A 2010 ranking by Gibson placed him at number 32. Rock & Roll hall of Fame, Voice of Memphis Music, Cotton Row Music & Records, Blsfilm LLC, br toad & Barry Shankman youtu.be/AG91Y62T4C0
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