Birth Place:  Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Birth Name: Ryland Peter Cooder

Member of:
Rising Sons
Captain Beefheart's Magic Band
Little Village

Associated Acts:
Taj Mahal
Rolling Stones
Van Morrison
Nicky Hopkins
Buena Vista Social Club
Mavis Staples

Also Called:
Ryland Cooder

Genres:
Blues
Rock
World Music
Electric Blues

Instruments:
Guitar
Slide Guitar
Mandolin
Vocals