Derek and the Dominos
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1970 in London, England
- Active: 1970 - 1971
Biography
Derek and the Dominos were a blues rock band formed in London in 1970 by Eric Clapton, Bobby Whitlock, Carl Radle and Jim Gordon. Their only studio album, 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs' (1970), recorded with guest guitarist *Duane Allman*, is now regarded as a landmark of Clapton's career, and its title track became a top ten single in Britain and the United States in 1972. The band split in 1971 during sessions for a second album.
Genres
Derek and the Dominos Discography
- Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970) - Album - rated 3.78/5
- Layla / Bell Bottom Blues (1971) - Single - rated 4.18/5
- In Concert (1973) - Album - rated 3.97/5
Members
- Eric Clapton - vocals, guitar (1970–1971)
- Bobby Whitlock - keyboards, vocals (1970–1971)
- Carl Radle - bass (1970–1971)
- Jim Gordon - drums, piano (1970–1971)