Delaney Bramlett
July 1, 1939 – December 27, 2008
Delaney Bramlett was one of popular music’s greatest unsung heroes. During a career that spanned four decades, he either produced, played with, or wrote songs for a who’s who of rock music. As a producer, Bramlett collaborated with the likes of Eric Clapton, the Staple Singers and Etta James. His songs have been recorded by Sonic Youth, Luther Vandross, Ray Charles, and Usher. His “Never Ending Song Of Love” has been covered by over 100 artists. It was Bramlett who taught George Harrison how to play the slide guitar, eventually leading to a jam that evolved into “My Sweet Lord.” Over the course of his career, he collaborated with an astonishing list of musicians that included Janis Joplin, John Lennon, Joe Cocker, and Jimi Hendrix to name just a few. The most remarkable thing about his career however, is that ABBA made it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame while he hasn’t. On December 27, 2008, 69-year-old Delaney Bramlett died from complications of gall bladder surgery.
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Thank you for remembering Delaney today.
We miss D very much, but his music will live on forever.
Thanks for this post.
Regards,
Steve Fischler
Fischler Artist Promotions
Magnolia Gold Records-Promotions Director
Home of the Legendary Delaney Bramlett
He released his last LP the beginning of ’08 to rave reviews. It went to #1 on the Real Blues Top 100 Chart.
I wish more people realized the greatest of Delaney Bramlett, as so many of his peers did. I spoke with Leon Russell a few years ago and he talked about Bonnie and Delaney over the many other great musicians he played with over the years.
Very nice tribute
Daryl Williams