Ray Copper in Knebworth 1990

[@vijayasekarr.7117]

Ray Cooper elevates the humble tambourine to the level of sublime art.

[@jacquismith3277]

He sure does! Fab to watch.

[@JasonNation72]

I had to visit this video because I just saw Elton John last night, which was a phenomenal show. Ray Cooper was on stage doing his percussionist magic and he was a blast to watch. He's 72 years old but was bouncing around like he was 27. He's a freaking madman but has stellar musicianship and a work ethic!

[@stickyvik]

Whilst I was excited to see Elton again (after I first saw him at Knebworth in 1990), when I saw Ray on stage I couldn't contain myself! He was an absolute highlight of Knebworth, and he is still as energetic now as he was back then

[@jacquismith3277]

Such happy times. I love this. ❤

[@garyaizen8699]

The greatest percussionist EVER.

[@andrewsandoz8005]

Greatest percussionist ever, really? You must not get out much? Much respect to Mr. Cooper but I think you'll find that Salsa and Afro-Cuban percussionists and congeros are among the best...or greatest ever as you claim. Lots of gimmicks and flash, that's why he is used by all those English groups, good for him.

[@garyaizen8699]

@@andrewsandoz8005 with his range of instruments I think he is incredible. I'm not talking about rhythm and beat, just use of his massive array of instruments.

[@vitobellato4487]

Un' icona della musica mondiale il grande ray cooper!! Nessuno come lui!!!

[@pa18sher]

Love this man! Yells like a Celt, plays like a god!

[@h.w.h.9113]

LOVE him, he's GREAT !!!

[@MarcoAntonioBG]

I just reached Nirvana... Clapton and Cooper are the best! And with the rest of the band... OMG

[@emingokturk607]

1990-lardan günlerce süren unutulmayan Knebworth festivali Thank you ..Ray.the greatest indeed... Harika

[@462dave1]

This band also featured Elton John on piano and organ. One hell of a session!

[@jacquismith3277]

😂😂😂

[@rgadave]

Percussionists don't come any better than Ray Cooper.

[@stevebrown7947]

Indeed they don't. I was at Knebworth & he was one of the highlights. Saw him again four later at Royal Albert Hall with Elton John. Found myself watching him more than Elton. Great showman

[@davidhoward2487]

@@stevebrown7947 The respect from the crowd as Ray played, was brilliant, then he let them in!

[@johnrocketman]

Ray is stunning!!!!

[@MinkSnopesJJZ109]

Ray Cooper is GOoD.

[@oubaas99]

ray...the greatest indeed ...

[@nicholaskaethner2584]

I used to have this concert on VHS - I must have got it not long after.... Pity I wasn't there live! It certainly takes me back.FANTASTIC!!!! :)

[@stickyvik]

I was lucky enough to win tickets via the Daily Mirror to go to this live...my first experience of live music at age 15....and have never stopped gigging since

[@pauljordan4452]

4:55 Ray is giving it enough cowbell. It doesn't need more.

[@mikeymikemike275]

He cured my fever

[@jameswhite7997]

Animal from the muppets on the bongos...love it.

[@geraldguilluy7271]

Excellent de la très grande qualité à écouter

[@geraldguilluy7271]

De toute façon je suis musicien et la musique je suis tombé amoureux dans le ventre de maman en 1966 et je suis resté à cros comme une drogue

[@flaviobaroni1253]

fantastico, Ray super

[@christianandersson9449]

Actually the first time I ever seen him playing the congas, have just seen him shaking the tambourine ,hiting cymbals and showing off. Have understod that he must have more to give and thats what he just did💥

[@bluewolf196942]

Ray Cooper is awesome!!!

[@lennmart1]

Ray percusion's king

[@74vasiok]

good music.

[@TheKingDannyboy]

@tracyllarson ray, clapton, mark knopfler and the Dire Straits, elthon john and nathan east

[@ArbeiterInnenlieder]

Why did they cut out the best tambourine part here?

[@pebblemusic2767]

Somewhere in that mass... i am loving the show.. around the middle... just tell me if yoou can make me out LOL

[@stickyvik]

That's you, right of me! 🤣

[@weezypeezy4366]

Ummm … ZERO mention of Mark Knopfler on this bandstand ?!? 🤷🏿‍♀️ 🥴

[@stefy_7974]

super.mirun-roumania.....

[@yoshimano]

So hilarious!

[@pauljordan4452]

Ray has a bachelor's degree in percussion. Does he need it? I have always been interested in it and play bongos.

[@amorsilva5323]

Las qué escuchaba en secu..

[@jasonmorrow1981]

Eric looks so happy cause he knows he gonna get some world class ass in about 20 minutes.

[@acoronab]

What very famous oldie is clapton playing at 2:33 ?

[@jasonmorrow1981]

Sinatra Strangers in the night

[@manhattanc]

Strangers in the Night

[@fredyjerezjaque5612]

Legenda

[@maxsanfilippo999]

Greg Phillinganes on keyboards right ?

[@WhenHerbSpeaks]

+S. max Yes

[@michaelmcgehee4898]

Is that Elton Johns Real name or Am I Wrong!!

[@blainepauls]

MMcG: wrong keyboardist; the other one

[@andrewsandoz8005]

Nathan East on bass as well.

[@pauljordan4452]

@@andrewsandoz8005 He's amazing.

[@parsnip82]

At 2:28 Clapton plays a bit of "I'll Be Seeing You."

[@eightinches6094]

I thinks it's Sinatra, "Strangers in the Night".

[@ZZMJo]

@@eightinches6094 It is, just a little bit out of tune.

[@jasonmorrow1981]

Strangers in the night

[@user4259]

Frank Sinatra's 'Strangers in the Night'

[@richardladel]

cette vidéo serait bien + facile à trouver sous le nom clapton sunshine... knebworth, sinon, super you tube!!!

[@dugthrelfall2027]

Sorry, great video, but Ray,? Don’t you mean Ray Cooper? Put this video up is a naughty naughty person

[@mikecimerian6913]

Moscow 1979 with Elton John. The sound is better and the show is awesome.

[@truebones]

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