Derek & the Dominoes founder Bobby Whitlock has died at 77 years old. The musician was diagnosed with cancer before his death on Sunday, Aug. 10.

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

Bobby Whitlock, co-founder of the pioneering band Derek and the Dominos alongside Eric Clapton and a successful solo musician who recorded with George Harrison, has died. He was 77.