Delaney Bramlett(1939-2008)
- Music Department
- Actor
- Soundtrack
A Mississippi native best-known for the rhythm and blues combo,
Delaney & Bonnie & Friends,
which he formed with his first wife,
Bonnie Bramlett (Bonnie Lynn). Delaney &
Bonnie enjoyed several hits, including the 1971 tune, "Never-Ending
Song Of Love". They were often accompanied by their "Friends",
including Eric Clapton,
Leon Russell,
Dave Mason and
George Harrison. Bramlett
produced Clapton's self-titled debut solo album in 1970, and co-wrote
most of the songs, including the hit single, "Let It Rain".
Delaney died in a Los Angeles hospital following gallbladder surgery. He was 69. He had been ill for months.
Delaney died in a Los Angeles hospital following gallbladder surgery. He was 69. He had been ill for months.