Bobby Whitlock, the co-founder of blues-rock group Derek and the Dominos, passed away at 77 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by family at his Texas home. Whitlock contributed significantly to the band's acclaimed 1970 debut album, 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs', and was a talented session musician. His musical journey began in Tennessee, leading to his association with Stax Records. He played alongside iconic artists and became a critical collaborator for Eric Clapton, enhancing the empathy and sound of the group and leaving an enduring legacy in music.
"With profound sadness, the family of Bobby Whitlock announces his passing at 1:20 a.m. on Aug. 10 after a brief illness. He passed in his home in Texas, surrounded by family."
Whitlock was a key contributor to the group's 1970 debut 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs', and an influential session musician and singer-songwriter in his own right.
His keyboard and piano skills, formed around Southern church traditions, led him to eavesdropping on sessions at Stax Records' studios, which took notice of his uncommonly soulful musicianship.
The empathy amongst all the musicians outcropped most noticeably in Bobby Whitlock, in whom Eric found an accomplished and sympathetic songwriting partner and back-up vocalist.
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