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Eric Clapton Pays Tribute to Derek & the Domino's Co-Founder

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Eric Clapton Pays Tribute to Derek & the Dominos Co-Founder Bobby Whitlock Following His Death at 77

With the death of Whitlock, Clapton is the last surviving member of the classic Derek and the Dominos lineup. Radle died in 1980 at age 37, and Gordon died in 2023 at age 77. Eric Clapton paid tribute to his former Derek and the Dominos bandmate, Bobby Whitlock, following the keyboardist and singer’s death at age 77.

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Bobby Whitlock, who co-founded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton, dies at 77

(NEXSTAR) – Bobby Whitlock, the songwriter and musician who co-founded Derek and the Dominos alongside Eric Clapton, died on Sunday at the age of 77. Carole Kaye, Whitlock’s manager, said the rocker died “after a brief illness” at his home in Texas, according to a statement provided to outlets including Variety and ABC Audio.

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Bobby Whitlock, Derek and the Dominos Founder of ‘Layla’ Fame and ‘Exile on Main St.’ Session Player,’ Dies at 77

Bobby Whitlock, founding member of Derek and the Dominos whose soulful keyboard and vocals shaped the band’s only album, "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs," and whose session work is heard on records by George Harrison,

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Music world mourns key contributor to one of rock’s greatest albums; Dead at 77

Whitlock made history early in his career as the first white artist signed to Stax Records, where he performed alongside soul ...

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Eric Clapton mourns devastating loss with heartfelt statement as fans send support

The world of music is mourning the loss of Bobby Whitlock, a singer-songwriter and pianist who passed away on Sunday, August ...

Eric Clapton Pays Tribute After Death of Former Bandmate

Eric Clapton paid tribute to fellow Derek and the Dominoes founder Bobby Whitlock following his death on August 10, 2025.

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Eric Clapton Offers Condolences After Former Bandmate Dies at Age 77

Bobby Whitlock was a member of Derek and the Dominos, the band that originally recorded the classic rock song "Layla." ...

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Eric Clapton and George Harrison collaborator dead at 77: ‘Came from abject poverty in the south’

Bobby Whitlock, who co-founded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton and played with George Harrison, died Sunday at the ...

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Co-founder of legendary rock band dies at 77; has song in new hit movie

The co-founder of a legendary rock band is dead at age 77. Bobby Whitlock, the keyboard player and vocalist who formed Derek ...

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Eric Clapton tour 2025: How to get tickets to see him at MSG this fall

You can also get tickets to Eric Clapton’s tour through SeatGeek, TicketNetwork and Viagogo. Currently, the cheapest ticket ...

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He Cofounded the Band That Brought You 'Layla'

Bobby Whitlock, a US singer-songwriter who cofounded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton in 1970, has died of cancer.

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