Stax Records signed Whitlock as the first white artist to join singers like Otis Redding and Sam & Dave at the label.

Bobby Whitlock, the musician who co-founded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton​, has died, according to his manager. He was 77.

Bobby Whitlock, the keyboard player and singer who co-founded Derek and the Dominos and played on George Harrison's 'All Things Must Pass,' died at 77.