Born on March 18, 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee, Bobby Whitlock is an American singer, songwriter and musician best known for his work with Eric Clapton’s band, Derek and the Dominos.

In the band’s sole studio album, the critically acclaimed Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, Whitlock wrote or co-wrote six of the album’s fourteen tracks, including “Tell the Truth”, “Anyday” and “Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?”

After his stint with The Dominos, Whitlock went on to contribute to albums by John Lennon, Dr. John, and even The Rolling Stones.

He now records and performs with his wife, CoCo Carmel, with whom he released the blues-rock record, Esoteric, in 2012.