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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.

  2. Nov 17, 2020 · Tommy Bolin: the story of a doomed genius. By Greg Prato. ( Classic Rock ) published 17 November 2020. Tommy Bolin had the looks and the talent, but he also had a deadly drug addiction. We look at the tragic career of a doomed guitar great, through band mates, friends, and family. (Image credit: Fin Costello / Getty Images)

  3. Learn about the life and career of Tommy Bolin, a versatile and influential guitarist who played with Zephyr, Energy, Billy Cobham, Joe Walsh, James Gang, Deep Purple and more. Explore his discography, legacy and memorial fund on this website.

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  4. Oct 24, 2023 · Features. “That long-haired hippie’s got the word ‘f**k’ on his guitar!”. Tommy Bolins 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.

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  5. Feb 20, 2015 · We examine the mysterious – and occasionally devious – workings of this at times most volatile of bands. We analyse the contributions of alleged bit-part players including Nick Simper, Joe Lynn Turner and the aforementioned Bolin. Plus much more besides. This is Deep Purple dissected, deconstructed and laid bare.

  6. Highly versatile prog-rock guitarist who branched into fusion with considerable success, but died early from an overdose. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 1970s. Born. August 1, 1951 in Sioux City, IA. Died. December 4, 1976 in Miami, FL. Genre. Pop/Rock, Jazz. Styles. Album Rock, Hard Rock, Fusion, Heavy Metal. Also Known As.

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  8. 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.

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