I knew about Tommy as he was 3 years older than me and he and his brothers went to school with my high school girlfriend at the time. I was just learning electric guitar and he was one of my heroes from back in the day. I saw him play when he was in his prime and healthy. Great guitarist.
While working with Siouxland Jams in Sioux City, I was so thrilled doing Tommy Bolin Festivals. I also lived in the house the Bolins grew up in, with Johnie (who had told me I was like a brother to him). I won't say "R.I.O Johnnie" because I know him and Tommy are jammin' again with the rest of his family right along side then. As for Tommy's music...it's ALL good. My favorite albums are Bang & Private eyes. One note I would like to mention, that wasn't mentioned in this video is that Tommy also audition with Fleetwood Mac before Buckingham & Nicks were brought on board.
Wow thanks Mike for sharing ❤ How lucky you are to have known Tommy and his family personally. How cool would it have been if Tommy played with Fleetwood Mac! Thanks again I appreciate you 🥰
This is VanLaningham the Jonathan dude!!! Finally found you man!! Praise god you’re still Alive brother!!! You were such a great stepfather to me man. I remember good times in Minnesota and Sioux City 14th and Douglas
I remember going to The Draught House at 88th and Washington in Thornton Colorado, where Tommy Bolin and Energy played in the 70s. I also saw him backing up Chuck Berry at a concert in Denver.
Finally someone mentioning Tommy's contribution to jazz-rock drummer Alphonse Mouzon's Mind Transplant! Thsi album is know as Spectrum II for a reason.
@@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv you're most welcome, your videos are always enjoyable and some of the celebreties you feature are one's I don't know well, and I learn a lot!
Come taste the band was a superb album but I can understand why most Purple fans can't stand it. It went totally against the grain of their previous work with its rock/funk vibe
This dovetails back on the prog issues. High school grads with avg. Iqs into bad co... Bolins purple too sophisto and challenging. Blackmore always had keen commercial instincts and tho equal to Hendrix, plays to the gallery. Bolins also hampered by serious drug problems picked up from zephyr and singer candy givens. I saw her and texacala Jones at their respective worse. Givens worse
Big Blackmore fan..... But when Tommy replaced Ritchie I was first skeptical.....after buying and listening to Come Taste The Band I was totally sold on Tommy! Have all of his albums, Zephyr, His two solo albums Teasar, Private Eyes, both James Gang albums, Miami, Bang, the Billy Cobham album Spectrum, Alphonzo Mounzon album.... Saw Tommy play live in Philly in 1976 about 6 months before his death. Never got to meet him but still listen to his albums today.....RIP Tommy. One of the most underrated guitarist, singer, songwriters of our time.😢
1:03 assolutamente d'accordo con te. Beato te che l'hai visto suonare. Bolin era un ottimo musicista e un grande chitarrista. Nonostante il mio amore per Blackmore , Tommy mi ha conquistata completamente. È morto prima che io nascessi 😢@@Floridafisherman5000
Never heard his name though must have heard his music. Such a pitty he didn't have the right people around him to help him with his problems, he had some tips and warnings but I mean family and professionals to talk some sense in a troubled yet very talented mind.
I beg to differ. Some performances I suppose were good, like King Biscuit flower hour. But some of the worst Tommy Bolin performances were with Deep Purple. I say this as a big Tommy Bolin fan that followed him his whole career. It even hurts my to say it, but I have to call it as I see it. I’m not the kind of fan that will praise my favorite artist just because he’s my favorite, right or wrong. He made bad decisions in his life,and came out on the losing end. Believe me, I wish that it turned out differently. He was one of my favorites!
Come, taste of the band was the very first album that I bought with my own money.. I bought it in a mall in Louisville Kentucky because it looked cool and it had a wine glass with faces in it on the cover. That’s the only reason.. I was 11 years old That album made me beg my parents for a guitar and I am a lifelong musician because of that album and because of Tommy Bolin..and Richie Blackmore and I even got to meet Deep purple down in Florida years later in the early 90s in my opinion, the greatest guitar players look at Tommy’s body of work and he died when it was 25 so a six year. He accomplished an amazing amount of work in a six or seven year period from being a teenager to passing away at 25 years old…. if you’ve never heard of him dig deep here on TH-cam there’s plenty of great recordings. He is an awesome guitar player with a style all his own
Went to see Jeff Beck @ the Curtis Hixon in St. Pete Fl. on Dec. 5th. hoping to see Tommy Bolin opening up for him. Jan hammer and the rest of Jeff Beck's Group opened up instead:(
I was there too!!! The next morning my mom said some rock guy had died in Miami the night before. Tommy Bolin it was. One he'll of a concert lighters lit all night!!!
Well I got my answers. I just listened to the life and times of Tommy. To bad because of UNWANTED publicity the drill sergeant would not call 911.what a tragedy.I never knew that Tommy wrote so many songs..When using drugs people always remember moderation. So young like Lynard Skynyrd so young also. Can only imagine how many thousands of songs those guys still had in them Tommy and Ronnie
Last Concert in Japan Deep Purple with Tommy Bolin This Record is Super Hard to Find Because For Some Strange Reason The Founding Members of Deep Purple Jon Lord and Ian Paice Did Not Like Any of This Live Recording in Japan 🇯🇵 Yet On This Jem of a Album is a Special Performance of Tommy Bolin Singing One of His Songs From His Solo Album Teaser The Song Is Wild Dogs Which Is So Beautiful And Special Because There Are No Live Recordings of Tommy Bolin and To Have a Live Deep Purple Version of Wild Dogs is a Super Rare Performance of Tommy Bolin Now What’s So Cool Is Glenn Hughes is Singing Harmony and Background Vocals and For Once Glenn Hughes is Not Over Powering The Song and Making It The Glenn Hughes Show This Album was a Japanese Release and It Was Always a Import on Purple Records So If You Can Find a Copy Get It On Vinyl If Just For Tommy Bolin and Glenn Hughes Singing Wild Dogs ….Thank You For Your Sincere Comment I Appreciate It You Posted About One Hour Ago “” Susinct””
”… injured his hand and Jon Lord had to play his solos.” - he was so stoned that he slept on his arm and pinched a nerve and was unable to play the concert in Japan.
At 6:41, you mention that Tommy Bolin “injured” his hand and could not play his guitar. I believe I read somewhere that Tommy was the worse for wear after “substance abuse” before a gig, and lost consciousness. He fell asleep on his arm and fretting hand leaving the limb temporarily lifeless and rendered him unable to play. Tommy was “stood” out on stage with his guitar, ready to play. The other band members rallied round and “placed” his hand on the neck of the guitar, but to no avail. The gig was a disaster for Tommy and Deep Purple. It’s such a shame that Tommy Bolin’s life and musical career was ruined by the demon that is hard drugs. May he Rest In Peace.
Yes I believe he pulled tendons in his arm when it was asleep. What an amazing talent he was, a gifted genius! 💯We are still blessed to have his music out there for generations to hear and appreciate 🎸❤
“” Suscint”” I Sincerely Thank You For Your Comment you Sent Me just a Hour Ago…. …There Is a Deep Purple Album Called Last Concert In Japan This Album The Founding Members of Deep Purple Jon Lord and Ian Paice Did Not Like This Album and It Was Just a Japanese Import on Purple Records Yet This Album Had a Live Track Of Tommy Bolin Singing One Of His Songs From His Solo Album Teaser The Song Is Wild Dogs Now What I Find Interesting is Glenn Hughes Sings Harmony and Background Vocals Yet For Once Glenn Hughes Is Not Over Powering and Making This Song The Glenn Hughes Show….For Once Glenn Lays Back and Is Apart Of a Song That was On His Mates Solo album….. If You “” Susinct “” Can Find a Copy on Vinyl Get It This is a Super Rare Edition of Wild Dogs Thanks Again
I grew up with the Bolins. They were substance abusers and didn't give allot of care that their fifteen-year-old son left. His younger brothers could stay out all night and it was okay with their parents. They were all nice people, and I miss Rick. Tom was talented but suffered the same substance abuse his dad did.
Drug addiction is a deadly thing and it’s such a shame that it kills peoples creativity. Look at all the great badge. I don’t even have to name them because you know who they are where they’re output with them much greater and much better. Have they not been hooked on heroin or cocaine, just killed the music industry. Think of what could have been if drugs were not involved…. I’m not preaching… I’ve had a problem myself for years and I’m sure I would do better if I didnt
Tommy was one of the best and most creative guitar player!! Though addiction played its part Tommy was betrayed by his mob connected manger, who had million dollar insurance policy and allowed Tommy to OD! REDRUM!
Completely wrecked band at DeMontfort Hall Leicester. Half full venue with punters less than impressed by DPs disjointed performance. Every band is allowed a stinker on stage but this wreaked for a very long time afterwards...
DEEP PURPLE MK 4 could have been a superb band if HUGHES and BOLIN had eased off all the potions they were on.... LORD, PAICE and COVERDALE were at their best around this time.... I would have liked more Come Taste The Band's....
Tommy was beyond excellent, every project he took displayed his unique styling, he is sorely missed
Rest in Peace Tommy!
@@manuelmontiel5418 and a great singer too!!!
Tommy was incredible.
His playing on Billy Cobhams album 'Spectrum' is mind blowing.
Bolin was a mind blowing guitar player!
One of those guys you hear once and never forget!
Tommy's performance in Billy Cobham's Spectrum is nothing short of stellar. Tommy was a guitar and sound genius like few others
He is fantastic, so talented beyond belief ❤
the talent assembled on the teaser album is a who's who and mind blowing
❤
Tommy's brother, Johnnie died today. He did a lot to keep Tommy's music relevant - and was a great musician himself. So sad...
Omg how terribly sad 😓 Thank you so much for sharing ❤ May both him and Tommy be flying free together 🙏
I played on Johnny Bolin’s drum set when I was 5. Him and my dad used to jam in our basement
I knew about Tommy as he was 3 years older than me and he and his brothers went to school with my high school girlfriend at the time. I was just learning electric guitar and he was one of my heroes from back in the day. I saw him play when he was in his prime and healthy. Great guitarist.
Wow that's awesome! What an amazing memory to cherish. Thanks for sharing 🥰
That’s a close connection I’m sure you feel loss Hope you kept playing
Bolin had almost unlimited potential. If he had only taken better care of himself.....
While working with Siouxland Jams in Sioux City, I was so thrilled doing Tommy Bolin Festivals. I also lived in the house the Bolins grew up in, with Johnie (who had told me I was like a brother to him). I won't say "R.I.O Johnnie" because I know him and Tommy are jammin' again with the rest of his family right along side then. As for Tommy's music...it's ALL good. My favorite albums are Bang & Private eyes. One note I would like to mention, that wasn't mentioned in this video is that Tommy also audition with Fleetwood Mac before Buckingham & Nicks were brought on board.
Wow thanks Mike for sharing ❤ How lucky you are to have known Tommy and his family personally. How cool would it have been if Tommy played with Fleetwood Mac! Thanks again I appreciate you 🥰
Mike you were my step dad
This is VanLaningham the Jonathan dude!!! Finally found you man!! Praise god you’re still Alive brother!!! You were such a great stepfather to me man. I remember good times in Minnesota and Sioux City 14th and Douglas
We bought the zephyr album when it came out!!! My goodness what a killer album!! Love you Tommy!! RIP 🪦
Drugs are EVIL!
I remember going to The Draught House at 88th and Washington in Thornton Colorado, where Tommy Bolin and Energy played in the 70s. I also saw him backing up Chuck Berry at a concert in Denver.
What a shameall that wonderful talent gone to waste due to substance abuse another great musician gone to addiction
I couldn't agree more, very sad indeed 😥 Thank you for watching ☺️
Now I have a few more albums to anticipate exploring! Thanks!
What a fantastic video have a wonderful weekend ❤😊
Thank you my friend, you also ❤🌺🌞
Teaser solidified his guitar hero status RIP 🙏
En extremt bra musiker. Hans mor är från Sverige som jag själv. Någon som vet var någonstans från Sverige hon är uppväxt ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hon var från Linköping...
Och tack.
@@Jens-tc5yz varsågod Mvh Jim
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Bolin
Det var hans far som hade Svenskt påbrå. Oklart dock var i Sverige.
@@Jimmy-n7p2b His mother was Syrian. His father was Swedish.
Finally someone mentioning Tommy's contribution to jazz-rock drummer Alphonse Mouzon's Mind Transplant! Thsi album is know as Spectrum II for a reason.
🥰👍
Always very respectfully and tastefully done 😊
Aww thank you, it means a lot 🤗💕
@@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv you're most welcome, your videos are always enjoyable and some of the celebreties you feature are one's I don't know well, and I learn a lot!
Come taste the band was a superb album but I can understand why most Purple fans can't stand it. It went totally against the grain of their previous work with its rock/funk vibe
This dovetails back on the prog issues. High school grads with avg. Iqs into bad co... Bolins purple too sophisto and challenging. Blackmore always had keen commercial instincts and tho equal to Hendrix, plays to the gallery. Bolins also hampered by serious drug problems picked up from zephyr and singer candy givens. I saw her and texacala Jones at their respective worse. Givens worse
Big Blackmore fan..... But when Tommy replaced Ritchie I was first skeptical.....after buying and listening to Come Taste The Band I was totally sold on Tommy! Have all of his albums, Zephyr, His two solo albums Teasar, Private Eyes, both James Gang albums, Miami, Bang, the Billy Cobham album Spectrum, Alphonzo Mounzon album....
Saw Tommy play live in Philly in 1976 about 6 months before his death. Never got to meet him but still listen to his albums today.....RIP Tommy. One of the most underrated guitarist, singer, songwriters of our time.😢
1:03 assolutamente d'accordo con te. Beato te che l'hai visto suonare. Bolin era un ottimo musicista e un grande chitarrista. Nonostante il mio amore per Blackmore , Tommy mi ha conquistata completamente. È morto prima che io nascessi 😢@@Floridafisherman5000
@@CHIARAMENTE-j5j don't speak Espano.... But I'm sure it's good reviews. 😁😁🌞
@@Floridafisherman5000 I'm italian not spanish. I love Bolin .
I used to see Tommy, and singer, Candy Givens, with their band, Zephyr in Boulder. Tommy loved his Echoplex!
Truth. Was it in a rack unit or a piece of equipment on the floor for his foot
Blackmore was that person who said to Deep Purple members that they take Bolin . He did visit him before that and knew he can play.
Spectrum continues to be regarded as the best jazz fusion album ever recorded. Very much due to Tommy Bolin.
Never heard his name though must have heard his music. Such a pitty he didn't have the right people around him to help him with his problems, he had some tips and warnings but I mean family and professionals to talk some sense in a troubled yet very talented mind.
Bolins live work with deep purple astounding
I agree 100% Thank you for watching
I beg to differ. Some performances I suppose were good, like King Biscuit flower hour. But some of the worst Tommy Bolin performances were with Deep Purple. I say this as a big Tommy Bolin fan that followed him his whole career. It even hurts my to say it, but I have to call it as I see it. I’m not the kind of fan that will praise my favorite artist just because he’s my favorite, right or wrong. He made bad decisions in his life,and came out on the losing end. Believe me, I wish that it turned out differently. He was one of my favorites!
GLENN AND TOMMY were only
as good as the drugs they DIDN'T
take....TOMMY gets all the flak, but
GLENN was sometimes a lot worse....
Saw tommy in hollywood fl and jeff beck and jan hammer good consert
Come, taste of the band was the very first album that I bought with my own money.. I bought it in a mall in Louisville Kentucky because it looked cool and it had a wine glass with faces in it on the cover. That’s the only reason.. I was 11 years old
That album made me beg my parents for a guitar and I am a lifelong musician because of that album and because of Tommy Bolin..and Richie Blackmore and I even got to meet Deep purple down in Florida years later in the early 90s in my opinion, the greatest guitar players look at Tommy’s body of work and he died when it was 25 so a six year. He accomplished an amazing amount of work in a six or seven year period from being a teenager to passing away at 25 years old…. if you’ve never heard of him dig deep here on TH-cam there’s plenty of great recordings. He is an awesome guitar player with a style all his own
Went to see Jeff Beck @ the Curtis Hixon in St. Pete Fl. on Dec. 5th. hoping to see Tommy Bolin opening up for him. Jan hammer and the rest of Jeff Beck's Group opened up instead:(
I was there too!!! The next morning my mom said some rock guy had died in Miami the night before. Tommy Bolin it was. One he'll of a concert lighters lit all night!!!
Curtis Hixon is in Tampa however
@@korycostango5327 Yeah, I was 18 @ the time, rode from Orlando on the back of a motor cycle:)
@@korycostango5327 Yeah, I agree but rode there from Orlando on the back of a motorcycle when I was 18... location is still a little foggy:)
@chevyvandweller2706 it's all a little foggy from back them!! Sex,drugs and rock n roll!!!
I live a block away from the Bolin family, we are having a three day party in remembrance of Tommy 💯💯
Oh how wonderful 🤗💕He is so deserving of being remembered for decades to come. Such a gifted musician and great guy from what you hear 💝
Tommy Bolin war ein genialer Sänger
Well I got my answers. I just listened to the life and times of Tommy. To bad because of UNWANTED publicity the drill sergeant would not call 911.what a tragedy.I never knew that Tommy wrote so many songs..When using drugs people always remember moderation. So young like Lynard Skynyrd so young also. Can only imagine how many thousands of songs those guys still had in them Tommy and Ronnie
Tommy Bolin
Had a Sense of Urgency
Tommy Bolin Crammed
a Life/Time of Music 🎶 For
Some Tommy Did It
In 25 Years
What a beautiful and susinct eulogy. 😮😊
Last Concert in
Japan
Deep Purple with
Tommy Bolin
This Record is Super Hard to Find Because For Some Strange Reason
The Founding Members of
Deep Purple
Jon Lord and
Ian Paice Did Not Like Any of This Live Recording in
Japan 🇯🇵 Yet
On This Jem of a
Album is a Special Performance of
Tommy Bolin Singing
One of His Songs From
His Solo Album Teaser
The Song Is
Wild Dogs Which Is So Beautiful And Special
Because There Are No
Live Recordings of
Tommy Bolin and To
Have a Live Deep Purple
Version of Wild Dogs is a
Super Rare Performance of Tommy Bolin
Now What’s So Cool
Is Glenn Hughes is
Singing Harmony and Background Vocals and
For Once Glenn Hughes is Not Over Powering The Song and Making It
The Glenn Hughes Show
This Album was a
Japanese Release and It Was Always a Import on
Purple Records
So If You Can Find a
Copy Get It
On Vinyl If Just For
Tommy Bolin and
Glenn Hughes
Singing Wild Dogs
….Thank You
For Your Sincere Comment
I Appreciate It You
Posted About
One Hour Ago
“” Susinct””
Yes beautiful words 🥰 Will look for that song and have a listen thank you 🤗💕
Manythnx Harmony & ❤s
You're more than welcome, thanks for watching!😁👍
It seems like tragedy always follows genius engenues like Tommy Bolin. 😮😮😮😢😢😢
Legendary
I only know his work on Spectrum. He played some great solos on that album.
Stratus. Epic.
”… injured his hand and Jon Lord had to play his solos.”
- he was so stoned that he slept on his arm and pinched a nerve and was unable to play the concert in Japan.
He played at all the shows but was compromised for a couple weeks with the pinched nerve
Un artista ❤
Tommy Bolin !!!!!
At 6:41, you mention that Tommy Bolin “injured” his hand and could not play his guitar. I believe I read somewhere that Tommy was the worse for wear after “substance abuse” before a gig, and lost consciousness. He fell asleep on his arm and fretting hand leaving the limb temporarily lifeless and rendered him unable to play. Tommy was “stood” out on stage with his guitar, ready to play. The other band members rallied round and “placed” his hand on the neck of the guitar, but to no avail. The gig was a disaster for Tommy and Deep Purple.
It’s such a shame that Tommy Bolin’s life and musical career was ruined by the demon that is hard drugs. May he Rest In Peace.
Yes I believe he pulled tendons in his arm when it was asleep. What an amazing talent he was, a gifted genius! 💯We are still blessed to have his music out there for generations to hear and appreciate 🎸❤
I read that a heroin injection needle hit a nerve and messed his arm up.
Underrated guitaris
“” Suscint””
I Sincerely Thank You For Your Comment you Sent Me just a Hour Ago….
…There Is a Deep Purple Album Called
Last Concert In Japan
This Album
The Founding Members of
Deep Purple
Jon Lord and Ian Paice
Did Not Like This Album and It Was Just a Japanese Import on
Purple Records
Yet This Album Had a Live Track Of Tommy Bolin
Singing One Of His Songs From His Solo Album
Teaser The Song Is
Wild Dogs Now What I Find Interesting is
Glenn Hughes Sings Harmony and Background Vocals
Yet For Once Glenn Hughes Is Not Over Powering and Making This Song The Glenn Hughes Show….For Once
Glenn Lays Back and Is Apart Of a Song
That was On His Mates
Solo album…..
If You “” Susinct “”
Can Find a Copy on
Vinyl Get It
This is a Super Rare Edition of Wild Dogs
Thanks Again
I grew up with the Bolins. They were substance abusers and didn't give allot of care that their fifteen-year-old son left. His younger brothers could stay out all night and it was okay with their parents. They were all nice people, and I miss Rick. Tom was talented but suffered the same substance abuse his dad did.
From the same town as tommy. talk to his brother on occasion . his family I think still lives in the same house .
Yes this video really cut deep. Such a waste of immense talent, he was and will always be AMAZING!
post toastee!
Sharing
A great guitarist. Loved his rock input but didn't like the more funky stuff.
A drug related death at 25 years old? Reminds me of James Honeyman Scott of The Pretenders. Awful.
He gave us Alexis......James Gang Bang
Drug addiction is a deadly thing and it’s such a shame that it kills peoples creativity. Look at all the great badge. I don’t even have to name them because you know who they are where they’re output with them much greater and much better. Have they not been hooked on heroin or cocaine, just killed the music industry. Think of what could have been if drugs were not involved…. I’m not preaching… I’ve had a problem myself for years and I’m sure I would do better if I didnt
Tommy was one of the best and most creative guitar player!! Though addiction played its part Tommy was betrayed by his mob connected manger, who had million dollar insurance policy and allowed Tommy to OD! REDRUM!
Completely wrecked band at DeMontfort Hall Leicester. Half full venue with punters less than impressed by DPs disjointed performance.
Every band is allowed a stinker on stage but this wreaked for a very long time afterwards...
Which rocker did Linda Blair NOT date?..
DEEP PURPLE MK 4 could have been a superb band if HUGHES and BOLIN had eased off all the potions they were on....
LORD, PAICE and COVERDALE were at their best around this time....
I would have liked more Come Taste The Band's....
What is it with musicians and hard drugs? It goes back to the 1930's.
uh, i'm sure it goes back a lot farther than than that...
Big mistake joining Deep Purple. Whatever his talent, no one could follow Blackmore. That said, dying at 25 - why do so many musicians go like this?
He was on nookie patrol
Tommy 😮 oops I thought Tamara