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

Rock singer-songwriter Bobby Whitlock, who performed alongside Eric Clapton in Derek and the Dominos, has died at the age of 77.

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