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Ray Cooper was born in Watford, United Kingdom on September 19, 1947. Ray Cooper is a musician, percussionist and drummer. That works out to 78 years old in 2026.
My Take
Ray Cooper, born in Watford in 1947, is the supreme example of a sideman who steals the show. I love that he built a career alongside Elton John, George Harrison and the wider Beatles orbit, summoning near-violent intensity from something as simple as a tambourine. Drummer, actor, producer, he wears many hats, but it is his percussion that fascinates me, the way he turns rhythm into pure theatre. There is a lovely paradox in a supporting player who commands more attention than the star. Watching him pour his soul into every strike is something I would happily witness again and again.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ray Cooper
- Name (Japanese)
- レイ・クーパー
- Reading
- れい・くーぱー
- Born
- September 19, 1947 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
- Origin
- Watford, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- musician / percussionist / drummer / film actor / film producer
2. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.raycooper.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray%20Cooper
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1385135
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ray Cooper born?
Born September 19, 1947 (age 78).
Where is Ray Cooper from?
Ray Cooper is from Watford, United Kingdom.
What does Ray Cooper do?
Ray Cooper works as musician, percussionist, drummer, film actor, film producer.
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