Derek and The Dominoes is one of the best Rock LPs in my opinion. Full of good music and great passion induced by talent, heart break, joy and lots of drugs.
Shortly after recording that album, the band toured.
Then, they broke up. Clapton went into hibernation and the band scattered.
Jim Gordon went home to his mother’s house. Schizophrenia and drugs and lost in the universe, was a terrible place to be, especially after a year of hanging with The Dominoes (Bonnie and Delaney before that, who opened for Blind Faith. After that tour Clapton realized what a great band/family could be. Both bands broke up and The Dominoes came to be).
I believe it was on that Blind Faith tour that Clapton visited The Band at The Big Pink. He enjoyed the family vibe so much that Robbie Robertson jokes that he thought he was going to lose his job to Clapton.
Skyscraper is right.
Jim Gordon was an excellent drummer musician. Never flashy. But always driving the song with tune, texture, finesse and time.
bdp24, I feel you, man. I share your appreciation for such a wonderful musician.
RIP Jim Gordon.
Jim Gordon has Passed On...
He was never released from custody after murdering his mother. He'll be remembered best for being the drummer with Derek and the Dominos, but he played with the Byrds, Beach Boys and others. I know that you're wearing black today @bdp24. Sad ending.