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Ryland "Ry" Peter Cooder (born 15 March 1947, in Los Angeles, California) is an American guitarist, singer, and composer. He is known for his slide guitar work, his interest in the American roots music, and, more recently, for his collaborations with traditional musicians from many countries. Cooder was ranked number 8 on Rolling Stones "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time." During the 1960s, Cooder briefly attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon. Cooder first attracted attention in the... full article at wikipedia