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Thomas Richard Bolin (August 1, 1951 – December 4, 1976) was an American guitarist and songwriter who played with Zephyr (from 1969 to 1971), The James Gang (from 1973 to 1974), and Deep Purple (from 1975 to 1976), in addition to maintaining a career as a solo artist and session musician.
Nov 17, 2020 · Born on August 1, 1951, Tommy Bolin discovered rock’n’roll via Elvis Presley, and got his first guitar when he was 10. Although he did time with bands such as Denny & The Triumphs, Patch Of Blue and The Velairs, he became increasingly fed up with the going-nowhere local music scene.
The official website for the Tommy Bolin Memorial Fund. Preserving the MUSIC, MEMORY & the LEGACY of TOMMY BOLIN.
American guitarist Tommy Bolin took the role in June 1975 after having connected musically during his first audition.
Oct 24, 2023 · Less well-known than those two names is Tommy Bolin, a supremely talented guitarist who helped keep Deep Purple afloat (albeit briefly) after Blackmore's initial departure in 1975. Prior to teaming up with Purple, Bolin played with the legendary James Gang, and demonstrated the breadth of his talent by bringing significant six-string sizzle to ...
Aug 3, 2022 · Almost as disturbing as Tommy Bolin’s death itself (on December 4, 1976) was the fact that the 25-year-old musician's fatal drug overdose occurred just when he was emerging as a noted guitarist in progressive rock and jazz-rock circles.
Aug 29, 2017 · When Tommy Bolin succeeded Ritchie Blackmore in Deep Purple, no one could’ve predicted the dramatic consequences. Coverdale, Hughes and Lord recall the rise and rapid fall of Purple Mk IV.
Tommy Bolin – an American guitarist and songwriter who played with the likes of; Zephyr, Energy, Billy Cobham, Alphonse Mouzon, James Gang and Deep Purple, as well as maintaining a notable career as a solo artist and session musician.
Feb 20, 2015 · Years before the Joe Lynn Turner Effect there was the Tommy Bolin Effect. How could Deep Purple, the most archetypal of British rock bands, employ a brash, kimono-wearing American guitarist with feathers in his hair and a penchant for jazz-fusion?
Dec 2, 2019 · Tommy Bolin was Colorado’s brightest musical hope, it’s boy genius and shooting star, blessed with an overabundance of guitar talent, exotic good looks and a questing musical curiosity...
