Bobby Whitlock (left) and Eric Clapton commune backstage before Derek and the Dominos' live debut, at the Lyceum Theatre, London, June 14, 1970. (Image credit: Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images)) ...

Eric Clapton (right, playing a Martin acoustic guitar) and Bobby Whitlock (left) of Derek and The Dominos, backstage before the band's live debut at the Lyceum Theatre, London, 14th June 1970.

Keyboardist Bobby Whitlock reflects on Derek and the Dominoes' Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, given a deluxe reissue Tuesday on its 40th anniversary, as well as signature dates alongside George ...

More Information Bobby Whitlock and CoCo Carmel When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where: McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk Tickets: $20-$22; 713-528-5999, mcgonigels.com ...

Musican Bobby Whitlock was an in-demand sideman during the early 1970s, playing keyboards and singing with Derek & the Dominos, George Harrison and others. Then he quit music, retreated to a ...

Whitlock, who plays piano and guitar, performed on local albums starting at age 16 with such stars as Sam and and Dave and Booker T. He later befriended and played with renown guitarist Eric Clapton.

Bobby Whitlock and wife CoCo Carmel are riding a natural high – I can hear it in their voices when I call their Austin, TX home for our interview – and with good reason.

Anyone who loved "Layla" knows Bobby Whitlock's work with Eric Clapton in Derek & the Dominos, whether his name is familiar or not. Among rock & rollers, however, his name is synonymous with rock ...

Bobby Whitlock ’s lengthy resume is a continuing series of musical highlights, distinguished by the supernova blast of his early accomplishments. The soulful keyboardist, guitarist and ...

Now I can't imagine living anyplace else." Bobby Whitlock & CoCo Carmel play the Saxon Pub, Monday, Dec. 4, 8pm.

And, now that I’ve read the news, I can’t wait. A quick scan of the Saxon calendar indicates that Whitlock and his wife, CoCo, will be onhand for a performance on Tuesday, December 19.