Tommy Bolin

Garrett · 12-04-2011, 06:18 AM

Tommy Bolin

August 1, 1951 / December 4, 1976

Tommy was a very gifted Guitarist who had a major impact on his fans and peers alike, just ask Glenn Hughes.

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Tommy Bolin died from a Heroin overdose on December 4, 1976 at aged 25 in a Miami Hotel after opening for Jeff Beck.

Tommy`s performances have been recorded on several live albums and a lot of compilations but I suggest avoiding those and stick with his studio work....In my opinion Tommy`s 1976`s "Private Eyes" is his very best.

Zephyr (from 1969 to 1971)
Zephyr (1969)

The James Gang (1973 to 1974)
Bang (1973)
Miami (1974)

Tommy Bolin / Solo
Teaser (1975)
Private Eyes (1976)

Deep Purple (1975 to 1976)
Come Taste the Band (1975)

Tommy Bolin Archives : Index Page for Tommy Bolin History

Necromancer · 12-04-2011, 06:35 AM

He defiantly sounds interesting enough to give him a listen, always been a fan of Joe Walsh (James Gang) anyway.

Its sad, he died from a Heroin overdose at such a young age (25).

Sounds like he was on his way, if not already there, as an accomplished guitarist.

Unknown Soldier · 12-04-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Necromancer

He defiantly sounds interesting enough to give him a listen, always been a fan of Joe Walsh (James Gang) anyway.

Its sad, he died from a Heroin overdose at such a young age (25).

Sounds like he was on his way, if not already there, as an accomplished guitarist.

You don`t already know Tommy Bolin, shame on you! Along with Paul Kossoff he was probably one of the most revered guitarists of his generation. He`s easily the best thing on the Deep Purple Come Taste The Band album.

Heryrhey · 12-05-2011, 03:51 PM

Wow.... cool guy with guitar

metalheadmike · 03-20-2012, 12:37 PM

Tommy Bolin was a great Guitar player. Love all his recorded works

Unknown Soldier · 03-20-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by metalheadmike

Tommy Bolin was a great Guitar player. Love all his recorded works

He was the best thing on Come Taste The Band.

Howard the Duck · 03-21-2012, 12:07 AM

severely underrated

he could've been a giant of mighty stature

you can hear this on Billy Cobham's Spectrum - nvm the accusations that he was ripping off McLaughlin or whatnots

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