Bobby Whitlock, Musician and Co-Founder of Derek and the Dominos, Remembered at 77
Bobby Whitlock, the influential musician and co-founder of Derek & the Dominos, has died at age 77. He passed away early Sunday morning, August 10, 2025, at his home in Texas after a brief illness, surrounded by loved ones. A legendary figure in rock and soul music, Whitlock’s career began in Memphis, where he was the first white artist signed to the storied Stax Records label. This early immersion in the Memphis soul scene led to collaborations with such luminaries as Sam & Dave and Booker T.
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