To get away from the hype surrounding Blind Faith during their only U.S. Tour, Eric started hanging out with the support act, Delaney & Bonnie & Friends. Blind Faith faded away after less than a year together and Eric went on to a short tenure with the Friends.
During Eric’s time with the Friends, the lineup was:
Eric Clapton - guitar, vocals
Delaney Bramlett - guitar, vocals
Bonnie Bramlett - vocals
Dave Mason - guitar
Jim Gordon - drums
Carl Radle - bass
Bobby Whitlock - organ, vocals
Jim Price - trumpet
Bobby Keys - sax
Rita Coolidge - vocals
Tex Johnson - percussion
George Harrison - guitar (live performances only)
