Delaney Bramlett

Delaney Bramlett
Bramlett in 1970
Bramlett in 1970
Background information
Born(1939-07-01)July 1, 1939
Pontotoc, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedDecember 27, 2008(2008-12-27) (aged 69)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresBlues, rock, country, gospel
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
LabelsMagnolia Gold, Elektra, Atco, Atlantic, Crescendo, Motown, MGM, Columbia, Stax, CBS

Delaine Alvin "Delaney" Bramlett (July 1, 1939 – December 27, 2008) was an American singer and guitarist. He was best known for his musical partnership with his wife Bonnie Bramlett in the band Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, which included a wide variety of other musicians, many of whom were successful in other contexts.