Who Covered I Shot the Sheriff in 1974?

The US charts for the week of September 14, 1974 may have shown Clapton’s 461 Ocean Boulevard album ceding the No. 1 berth to Stevie Wonder’s Fulfillingness’ First Finale. But on the corresponding Hot 100 singles chart, Eric’s cover of “I Shot The Sheriff” was America’s new favorite.

What is the original version of I Shot the Sheriff?

“I Shot The Sheriff” is perhaps Bob Marley’s most famous song and was originally recorded for the Wailers’ 1973 album Burnin’. Sadly, it was the last single Marley released with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, both left to go solo.

When did the song I shot the sheriff come out?

1974
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Who covered Bob Marley song I Shot the Sheriff?

Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O oozes charisma on her new cover of Bob Marley’s classic “I Shot the Sheriff,” recorded with the production duo N.A.S.A.

Who played I Shot the Sheriff?

Eric Clapton was part of the seminal bands Cream, Blind Faith, The Yardbirds and Derek & The Dominos. He also had a very successful solo career, but his only #1 on the Hot 100, either with a band or solo, was his cover of “I Shot The Sheriff.” He came close in 1992 with “Tears In Heaven,” which reached #2.

Who played drums on I Shot the Sheriff?

461 Ocean Boulevard would go on to great success, buoyed by the hit single “I Shot the Sheriff.” It would be the first of 11 Clapton albums to feature Oldaker on drums, a list which includes Slowhand (1977), Backless (1978) and Behind the Sun (1985).

Who plays bass for Eric Clapton?

Nathan East

Nathan East
Instruments	Vocals bass guitar double bass cello
Years active	1971–present
Associated acts	Fourplay Eric Clapton Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds Toto Daft Punk Herbie Hancock Phil Collins
Website	nathaneast.com

Who played drums with Eric Clapton?

Steve Gadd
Genres	Jazz Jazz fusion Rock Blues R&B
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Drums, percussion
Years active	1968–present