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Jan 19, 2021 · Bolin's tragic death, when he was a mere 25 years old, has been one of rock music's great "what ifs," forcing critics and fans to grapple with what Bolin might have been able to accomplish in...
Nov 17, 2020 · Tommy Bolin, gifted and with so much potential, died from a heroin overdose, at the age of just 25. Since his death, a sizeable cult following has developed, thanks in part of such organisations as the Deep Purple Appreciation Society and the Tommy Bolin Archives (the latter has released CDs of concert and demo recordings since the mid-90s).
In 1976, guitarist Tommy Bolin died of an overdose at 25 years old. His friends are joining forces to remember him.
Oct 24, 2023 · Bolin's rapid ascent, however, was brought to a tragic end on December 4, 1976, when he died of an overdose. He was just 25 years old. Despite the brevity of his career, Bolin's contributions to the rock guitar lexicon remain highly influential today.
- Jackson Maxwell
Jan 19, 2022 · I often wonder what Tommy would be playing today if he was still alive. Post-Purple, if he had been in the hands of the right management and kicked his drug habits, I could have envisaged a Peter Frampton-type career for him: he had the looks, the guitar chops, the songwriting skills and a pleasant, immediately recognizable voice.
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Tommy Bolin Archives. 150,924 likes · 18,593 talking about this. The official Tommy Bolin Archives Facebook page where accurate history and context...
THE EARLY YEARS. Tommy Bolin joined Denny & The Triumphs in 1965 on the recommendation of Brad Miller after seeing him play with the Miserlous. They changed the name to A Patch of Blue after seeing the 1965 movie of the same name.
