Music
There are so many references to God, Jesus, sin, saviors, righteousness and judgment in veteran roots musician Ry Cooder’s forthcoming album “The Prodigal Son,” it’s fair to wonder whether the L.A.
March 1, 2018
Early in a thoroughly exhilarating performance Sunday in Escondido on his Prodigal Son tour, guitarist, singer, songwriter and keeper of the roots-music flame Ry Cooder performed “Straight Street,” one of the vintage gospel and blues songs at the heart of one of the strongest albums of his storied career.
Aug. 20, 2018
Ry Cooder’s ‘Election Special’ takes on 2012 presidential campaign
Aug. 20, 2012
Ry Cooder “My Name Is Buddy” (Nonesuch/Perro Verde) * * 1/2 Ry Cooder has played with some pretty cool cats.
March 1, 2007
Pop & Hiss
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July 1, 2010
Jacket Copy
Dec. 3, 2011
Books
Ry Cooder has ‘Los Angeles Stories’ to tell
Dec. 4, 2011
Gorgeously gritty guitar sounds waft through a north Santa Monica neighborhood on a recent morning.
May 11, 2018
Politics * Musician--and donor to Hillary Rodham Clinton--Ry Cooder got a permit in the Clinton administration’s last days.
Feb. 6, 2001
The biggest mistake the Rolling Stones ever made creatively was not luring Cooder at all costs when they needed a replacement for guitarist Mick Taylor in the ‘70s.
July 14, 1995