Eventually Bramlett moved to Los Angeles to escape abuse by her father and stepfather.
In 1967, she met musician Delaney Bramlett, performing at the opening of a bowling alley with the "Shindogs", the house band of the television show Shindig!.
They were married a week later.
The duo signed with Stax Records and became known as Delaney & Bonnie.
They soon toured Europe with the British rock guitarist Eric Clapton.
With frequent drop-in performances by other noted musicians like Duane Allman, George Harrison, and Dave Mason, the group became known as Delaney & Bonnie & Friends.
Their album Delaney & Bonnie & Friends On Tour With Eric Clapton (1970) reached #29 on the Billboard 200.
Between 1970 and 1972, the duo had seven songs chart on the Billboard Hot 100, including their best-known single "Never Ending Song of Love" which peaked at #13 and a cover of Dave Mason's "Only You Know and I Know" which peaked at #20.

With Leon Russell, Delaney and Bonnie co-wrote "Superstar," popularized by the Carpenters, and the classic "Let It Rain", which is included on Clapton's eponymous first album.
The song '"Superstar'" was originally written by Bonnie Bramlett and Rita Coolidge as detailed in the autobiography 'Delta Lady' by Rita Coolidge and Michael Walker.
Eric Clapton added some embellishments to the music.

In 1969, The Rolling Stones originally asked Bonnie to sing a duet with Mick Jagger on their song "Gimme Shelter," but Delaney refused to let her perform with the Stones.
The Stones then asked soul and gospel singer Merry Clayton to sing on the track.
It remains the most prominent contribution to a Rolling Stones track by a female vocalist.
According to Bonnie, just before a concert tour in 1970, the duo's band abruptly quit.
However, Delaney claims it was Bonnie who didn't show up for the tour.

Bonnie and Delaney Bramlett had small roles in the 1971 film Vanishing Point and in 1974's Catch My Soul.

Their last album together, D&B Together (1972) released #133 on the Billboard 200.
Delaney and Bonnie disbanded, both musically and maritally, in 1972.
Bonnie Bramlett continued her career as a solo songwriter and recording artist.
Eventually Bramlett moved to Los Angeles to escape abuse by her father and stepfather. In 1967, she met musician Delaney Bramlett, performing at the opening of a bowling alley with the "Shindogs", the house band of the television show Shindig!. They were married a week later. The duo signed with Stax Records and became known as Delaney & Bonnie. They soon toured Europe with the British rock guitarist Eric Clapton. With frequent drop-in performances by other noted musicians like Duane Allman, George Harrison, and Dave Mason, the group became known as Delaney & Bonnie & Friends. Their album Delaney & Bonnie & Friends On Tour With Eric Clapton (1970) reached #29 on the Billboard 200. Between 1970 and 1972, the duo had seven songs chart on the Billboard Hot 100, including their best-known single "Never Ending Song of Love" which peaked at #13 and a cover of Dave Mason's "Only You Know and I Know" which peaked at #20.
With Leon Russell, Delaney and Bonnie co-wrote "Superstar," popularized by the Carpenters, and the classic "Let It Rain", which is included on Clapton's eponymous first album. The song '"Superstar'" was originally written by Bonnie Bramlett and Rita Coolidge as detailed in the autobiography 'Delta Lady' by Rita Coolidge and Michael Walker. Eric Clapton added some embellishments to the music.
In 1969, The Rolling Stones originally asked Bonnie to sing a duet with Mick Jagger on their song "Gimme Shelter," but Delaney refused to let her perform with the Stones. The Stones then asked soul and gospel singer Merry Clayton to sing on the track. It remains the most prominent contribution to a Rolling Stones track by a female vocalist. According to Bonnie, just before a concert tour in 1970, the duo's band abruptly quit. However, Delaney claims it was Bonnie who didn't show up for the tour.
Bonnie and Delaney Bramlett had small roles in the 1971 film Vanishing Point and in 1974's Catch My Soul. 
Their last album together, D&B Together (1972) released #133 on the Billboard 200. Delaney and Bonnie disbanded, both musically and maritally, in 1972. Bonnie Bramlett continued her career as a solo songwriter and recording artist.
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