Ray Cooper

Biography

Raymond Thomas "Ray" Cooper, born September 19, 1947, is an English virtuoso percussionist and occasional actor. He has collaborated with diverse artists, including Elton John, Billy Joel, George Harrison, and Pink Floyd. Cooper's eclectic style combines standard kit elements with unusual instruments like cowbells, glockenspiel, and tubular bells, reflecting the influence of 1960s and 1970s rock drummers.