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Ry Cooder: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Ryland Peter Cooder
Born March 15, 1947 (age 79) ā€¢ Los Angeles ā€¢ California
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2003) ā€¢ Grammy Award (1997) ā€¢ Grammy Award (1994) ā€¢ Grammy Award (1993) ā€¢ Grammy Award (1988)
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