Derek and the Dominos

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/derek-and-the-dominos

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the band's official lineup?Eric Clapton, Bobby Whitlock, Carl Radle, Jim Gordon
2. What is the album producer?Tom Dowd
3. Who were the members of Derek and the Dominos?The core members were Eric Clapton, Bobby Whitlock on keyboards and vocals, Carl Radle on bass, and Jim Gordon on drums. Dave Mason and Duane Allman also helped in the early days.
4. Why did Eric Clapton start Derek and the Dominos?He wanted to create music that could stand on its own, away from the fame of his earlier bands like Cream and Blind Faith. Using the name "Derek" helped keep the focus on the music.

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