Is Ry Cooder A-List?
NoC
No — Ry Cooder is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1960C$0.01M
Early Music Career
Begins career as a session musician.
1970C$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Solo Album Debut
Releases his first solo album.
1986B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Crossroads Film Score
Creates score for the movie Crossroads.
1997B$2M+$1.5M
Buena Vista Social Club
Collaborates on Buena Vista Social Club.
2000B$3M+$1M
Songcatcher Soundtrack
Creates soundtrack for Songcatcher.
2005C▼$4M+$1M
Paradise and Lunch Reissue
The album from the 1970s is reissued.
2026C$5M+$1M
Respected Musician & Composer
Remains respected for his diverse musical contributions.
Last updated: February 21, 2026