Bobby Whitlock: A Rock 'n' Roll Autobiography

From early childhood singing in church to the rock 'n' roll limelight of Derek and the Dominos, Bobby Whitlock launched a musical journey still going to this day. Whitlock's life story does more than share rock gossip about stars like Keith Moon, George Harrison, and Eric Clapton, however. Whitlock candidly discusses his abusive childhood, his experiences with Delaney and Bonnie, failed marriages, and drug addiction, and how the star-studded lifestyle evolved into a peaceful partnership with his wife and musical partner.

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Bobby Whitlock: A Rock 'n' Roll Autobiography

From early childhood singing in church to the rock 'n' roll limelight of Derek and the Dominos, Bobby Whitlock launched a musical journey still going to this day. Whitlock's life story does more than share rock gossip about stars like Keith Moon, George Harrison, and Eric Clapton, however. Whitlock candidly discusses his abusive childhood, his experiences with Delaney and Bonnie, failed marriages, and drug addiction, and how the star-studded lifestyle evolved into a peaceful partnership with his wife and musical partner.

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Bobby Whitlock: A Rock 'n' Roll Autobiography

Bobby Whitlock: A Rock 'n' Roll Autobiography

Bobby Whitlock: A Rock 'n' Roll Autobiography

Bobby Whitlock: A Rock 'n' Roll Autobiography

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Overview

From early childhood singing in church to the rock 'n' roll limelight of Derek and the Dominos, Bobby Whitlock launched a musical journey still going to this day. Whitlock's life story does more than share rock gossip about stars like Keith Moon, George Harrison, and Eric Clapton, however. Whitlock candidly discusses his abusive childhood, his experiences with Delaney and Bonnie, failed marriages, and drug addiction, and how the star-studded lifestyle evolved into a peaceful partnership with his wife and musical partner.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780786461905
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication date: 01/10/2014
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 260
File size: 16 MB
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Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Bobby Whitlock was an original member of the rock band Derek and the Dominos and played on George Harrison’s first solo album, All Things Must Pass. He’s written numerous songs performed by such artists as George Jones and Sheryl Crow. He now lives with his wife and musical partner, CoCo Carmel. Marc Roberty has written more than 30 books, a number of them about Eric Clapton, including The Complete Recording Sessions. His articles and features have been published in Rolling Stone, Mojo, Best, Financial Times, and more.
Bobby Whitlock was an original member of the rock band Derek and the Dominos and played on George Harrison's first solo album, All Things Must Pass. He's written numerous songs performed by such artists as George Jones and Sheryl Crow. He now lives with his wife and musical partner, CoCo Carmel.
Marc Roberty has written more than 30 books, a number of them about Eric Clapton, including The Complete Recording Sessions. His articles and features have been published in Rolling Stone, Mojo, Best, Financial Times, and more.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     
Foreword by Eric Clapton     
Introduction     

Childhood Memories     
The Sixties     
Joining Delaney and Bonnie     
Eric Clapton and My Freedom     
My New Life in England     
George Harrison and All Things Must Pass     
All Things Must Pass Track by Track     
Mick’s Birthday Party     
Layla Album Song by Song     
The Domino Flat     
Playing Back Home     
The Johnny Cash Show     
The End of the Dominos     
Going Solo     
C’est la Vie!     
Going Gold     
New Home, New Girlfriend, New Adventures     
Caribou Ranch     
The Daytona Crash     
Wakey, Wakey!     
Leaving England and Eric     
Fall from Grace in Peach Country     
Elvis’ Caddy     
My Old Pal     
Pool of Tears     
Magical Ireland     
Back in Memphis     
Building My Barn     
Empty Fruit Basket     
My New Deal     
The Spiritual Void     
Meeting CoCo for the First Time     
Safe at Last     
Hard Times     
Lovers     
Our New Home in Austin     
The King of Luck     
The Flow     
Full Circle     

Selected Discography     
Index     
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