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Delaney Bramlett

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Vocalist

The Resume

    (July 1, 1939-December 27, 2008)
    Born in Pontotoc, Mississippi
    Guitarist/vocalist
    Member of the house band on the TV show 'Shindig!' (1964-66)
    With wife Bonnie Bramlett, led Delaney and Bonnie and Friends (1967-72)
    With Delaney and Bonnie, recorded the albums 'Home' (1969), 'Accept No Substitute' (1969), 'On Tour With Eric Clapton' (1970), 'To Bonnie from Delaney' (1970), 'Motel Shot' (1971) and 'D&B Together' (1972)
    Solo recorded 'Something's Coming' (1972), 'Mobius Strip' (1973), 'Giving Birth to a Song' (1975), 'Delaney Bramlett with Steve Cropper' (1978), 'Sounds from Home' (1998), 'Sweet Inspiration' (2002) and 'A New Kind of Blues' (2008)
    Co-wrote the songs 'Superstar,' 'Let It Rain' and 'Never Ending Song of Love'
    Died of complications following gall bladder surgery

Why he might be annoying:

    He was better known for the big names he worked with than his own achievements.
    He married Bonnie less than a week after meeting her.
    His nickname for Eric Clapton was 'Craptalk.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    Clapton credited Bramlett with encouraging his singing, noting 'He inspired me a great deal and he gave me the confidence I needed.'
    He taught George Harrison how to play slide guitar.
    Other musicians he performed with include John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Duane Allman, Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, Etta James, Jerry Lee Lewis and the Everly Brothers.

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 24 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 44.00% Annoying