Recorded after he overcame his heroin habit, 461 Ocean Boulevard contains Clapton's biggest solo single, 'I Shot the Sheriff', which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Cale released his debut album Naturally in 1972, pioneering the so-called Tulsa-sound which contradicted the commercial styles of Boogie, Blues, and Country-Rock that were popular at the time.
Rough Mix was released in September 1977 while the Who were on hiatus. It was a collaboration with Small Faces bassist Ronnie Lane and features contributions from Who bassist John Entwistle, Eric Clapton and Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts.