New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Bobby Whitlock, the musician known for co-founding Derek and the Dominos and working with music legends like Eric Clapton and George Harrison, has died at the age of 77.

His manager, Carol Kaye, confirmed he passed away early on Sunday morning after a short battle with cancer.

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Whitlock began his music career at a young age. He was signed to Stax Records and played with soul acts such as Booker T. & the MG's and Sam & Dave.

He later became a key part of Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, where he met Eric Clapton while on tour.

In 1970, Whitlock and Clapton formed Derek and the Dominos. Though the band only released one album, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1971), it is widely seen as ...