Derek & The Dominos

70s Blues-Rock Supergroup

Derek & The Dominos was a blues-rock band formed in the spring of 1970 by guitarist and singer Eric Clapton with keyboardist Bobby Whitlock, bassist Carl Radle, and drummer Jim Gordon. The group emerged after Clapton's short tenure with the supergroup Blind Faith, followed by his participation in Delaney & Bonnie and Friends. Derek & The Dominos released their seminal album "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs" in November 1970, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock albums ever recorded. The album features the hit single "Layla," which became famous for its signature guitar riff and the poignant love story that inspired it, reflecting Clapton's unrequited affection for Pattie Boyd, then-wife of his friend George Harrison.