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The Bolin memorabilia are from Brolin's brother, Johnnie Bolin, and went on display in conjunction with a Friday performance by Deep Purple, a band Tommy Bolin played in. Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal ...
Deep Purple released 'Come Taste the Band,' their first (and only) album with guitarist Tommy Bolin, on Oct. 10, 1975.
Johnnie Bolin talks about the enduring musical legacy of his late brother Tommy Bolin. Best known for his work in the seminal band Deep Purple, Tommy Bolin has been inducted into the South Dakota ...
The rest of Deep Purple barely talked to Roger Glover during tour dates in 1973. Glover had been ousted from the band but ...
Guitarist Tommy Bolin elevated the role of journeyman to a high art. After leaving his home in Colorado, where he played with Energy and Zephyr, he worked with fusion drummers Billy Cobham and ...
You know a guy has serious chops when he's called upon to take over Joe Walsh's role in the James Gang, then replace Ritchie Blackmore in Deep Purple. Guitarist/singer Tommy Bolin wasn't on the ...
Bolin Audio/Visual Rarities Discovered. When former Deep Purple/James Gang guitarist Tommy Bolin died in December 1976, he left behind a wealth of demos and outtakes.
Museum curator Matt Anderson says the “Gypsy Soul” exhibit features guitarist Tommy Bolin, who was known for his solo session work and for playing with the James Gang and Deep Purple.
Bolin was a revered '70s-era rock-jazz-funk guitarist, singer and songwriter who toured and recorded with both Deep Purple and the James Gang, made two remarkable solo albums and played on ...