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International Business Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
How Did Bobby Whitlock Die? Derek & the Dominos Co-Founder Who Forged Strong Connections with Eric Clapton and George Harrison Dies Aged 77
Bobby Whitlock, the co-founder of Derek & the Dominos, has died at the age of 77. His manager, Carole Kaye, told TMZ that he died at his Texas home at 1:20 a.m. after a short illness, describing herself as "heartbroken" over the loss. The rock legend, whose influence is deeply embedded in three of the genre's most iconic albums — "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs", "All Things Must Pass", and "Exile on Main Street" — passed away with his loved ones by his side, his manager confirmed. Whitlock, a star in his own right, who was born and grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, started his musical career at a young age. A Star Is Gone Bobby Whitlock X In his teenage years, he worked with music greats such as Sam & Dave and Booker T. & the M.G.'s, and made history as the first white musician to be signed by the legendary Stax Records. His major breakthrough came in 1969 when he contributed to Accept No Substitute with Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett, later becoming part of their acclaimed touring ensemble, Delaney & Bonnie and Friends. During that time, Whitlock developed strong bonds with Eric Clapton and George Harrison, both of whom briefly toured with the Friends. These connections led to Whitlock and Clapton contributing to Harrison's landmark 1970 album "All Things Must Pass" and ultimately to the creation of Derek and the Dominos. Alongside Carl Radle and Jim Gordon, the band recorded "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs", an album that would go on to become a pillar of rock music. Whitlock co-wrote half of the record's songs, including the timeless tracks Tell the Truth and Bell Bottom Blues. Successful Solo Career Bobby Whitlock X After Derek and the Dominos split in 1971, Whitlock launched a solo career, releasing two albums and contributing—often uncredited—to other legendary works, such as The Rolling Stones' Exile on Main Street. He also worked with artists like Dr. John and Manassas. In 2024, he was honored in his hometown with induction into Memphis' Beale Street Walk of Fame. In his later years, Whitlock kept performing and recording, frequently collaborating with his wife and musical partner, CoCo Carmel Whitlock. He leaves behind Carmel Whitlock, his sister Debbie Wade, and his children Ashley Brown, Beau Whitlock, and Tim Whitlock Kelly.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Bobby Whitlock dead: Co-founder of blues-rock band Derek and the Dominos dies aged 77
Rock singer Bobby Whitlock has died at the age of 77, his manager has confirmed. The music legend was a co-founder of Derek & the Dominos and had a chart career that stretch back to the early 1970s. The star's manager, Carole Kaye, shared the news on Sunday, revealing Bobby had passed away at 1:20am at his home in Texas, USA. His passing came after a battle against cancer. As well as being a music maker in his own right, Bobby worked as a sessions musician and played with some of the biggest names in modern music history. He played with Beatles legend George Harrison on his album All Things Must Pass. And Eric Clapton was his co-star in the band Derek and the Dominos. The duo became close after playing together after Bobby performed in Delaney & Bonnie and Friends. Born in Memphis, the singer was signed to Stax Records and released his first album in 1972. His most recent solo album was Where There's a Will, There's a Way: The ABC-Dunhill Recordings in 2013. Bobby's wife, CoCo Carmel Whitlock, shared a heartbreaking tribute following his death on Sunday. TMZ reports her saying: "How do you express in but a few words the grandness of one man who came from abject poverty in the south to heights unimagined in such a short time? "My love Bobby looked at life as an adventure taking me by the hand leading me through a world of wonderment from music to poetry and painting.." She added: "I feel his hands that were so intensely expressive and warm on my face and the small of my back whenever I close my eyes, he is there." The couple had been married since 2005 - when they tied-the-knot in a ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee on Christmas Eve.
