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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.
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.
American guitarist Tommy Bolin took the role in June 1975 after having connected musically during his first audition.
Feb 29, 2024 · Sadly, Bolin passed away on December 4, 1976, at the age of 25 from a drug overdose. Artist: Deep Purple. Tags: Hard rock, Music history, Rock. 'He was a sight 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.
May 14, 2018 · But it seems like most of the rock lovers forgot – or are just not aware of – one other guitar giant that played with Purple in 1975 and 1976. And that's Tommy Bolin.
Tommy Bolin. Highly versatile prog-rock guitarist who branched into fusion with considerable success, but died early from an overdose. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 1970s. Born. August 1, 1951 in Sioux City, IA. Died.
