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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.
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 ...
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Explore the key moments in the short but prolific career of Tommy Bolin, a versatile guitarist who played with Zephyr, Energy, James Gang and Deep Purple. See videos, photos and details of his early years, jazz fusion and solo albums.
Tommy Richard Bolin was considered an upcoming guitar god, when his hard drug habit ended his rise, permanently. Bolin got his big break replacing Joe Walsh as guitarist of the James Gang.
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.
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