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Thinking of Tommy Bolin on his birthday

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JimSheridan
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August 1st, same as Jerry's.

Tommy Bolin has some must-own performances.

His work on Billy Cobham's "Spectrum" is essential. That's where we get "Stratus" and "Red Baron."

His solo album "Teaser" is a must also.

I'd then point to "Zephyr: Live at Art's Bar and Grill," "Tommy Bolin & Friends: Live at Ebbets Field 1974," and "From the Archives" volumes 1 and 2 as essentials.

There are plenty of others too. What a powerful musician: singer, writer, guitarist. If you don't know your Bolin, check him out. And if all you've heard is the Deep Purple stuff, you really need to hear his better years.


 
Posted : August 1, 2016 9:42 am
becksbolero
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listened to come taste the band last night. tonight it's bang (james gang) and ebbets field.
r.i.p tommy.


 
Posted : August 1, 2016 6:05 pm
StratDal
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Thanks Jim! Tommy has become one of my favorite guitar players. The more I listen to his music, the more I appreciate his style and vibe. As the cliche goes, "What could have been…"

Tommy will get some spins tomorrow. RIP Mr. Bolin. You left us all too soon 🙁


 
Posted : August 1, 2016 7:52 pm
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