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Oct 24, 2023 · Features. “That long-haired hippie’s got the word ‘f**k’ on his guitar!”. Tommy Bolin’s 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard has one of the most checkered histories of any ’Burst – watch the late guitar hero play it live on TV with his pre-Deep Purple band, Zephyr. By Jackson Maxwell. published 24 October 2023.
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. (Image credit: Getty Images) It was a hot Hollywood afternoon in June 1975 when a tall, bright stranger in geisha boots strode into town.
Aug 3, 2022 · Players. “You Don't Have to Blow Your Cookies in the First Bar”: Tommy Bolin on the Art of Guitar Solos. By Lowell Cauffiel. published 3 August 2022. The late, great guitarist talks playing with Albert King and replacing Deep Purple’s Ritchie Blackmore in this archive interview.
Feb 20, 2015 · The Real Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Tommy Bolin. By Geoff Barton. ( Classic Rock ) published 20 February 2015. The only problem with Blackmore’s replacement? He wasn’t Blackmore.
May 14, 2018 · Bolin was known for his work with then bands like Zephyr, American Standard, and Denny & The Triumphs. But probably the best-known of his gigs was the one with Billy Cobham on his 1973 album...
Mar 21, 2018 · In 1976, guitarist Tommy Bolin died of an overdose at 25 years old. In his short life, he’d made two albums with Zephyr and two records with the James Gang; played on Billy Cobham ’s...
Apr 11, 2011 · Tommy Bolin was one of the great ‘70s guitar gods, a charismatic, stylish, one-of-a-kind young talent on the rise. He played in the James Gang after Joe Walsh bolted, then stepped into Deep Purple when Ritchie Blackmore left. Bolin also recorded two solo albums that bounced back and forth from classic rock to ballsy, Zappa-esque jazz fusion.
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