Tommy Bolin & Friends

Musical Group

Forfans of 1970s rock, guitar virtuosity, fusion, blues and live jam sessions
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The Profile

Tommy Bolin (1951–1976) was an American guitarist noted for work spanning rock, blues and fusion; he played with acts including the James Gang and Deep Purple and contributed to Billy Cobham's Spectrum.

Contributed guitar to Billy Cobham's album Spectrum; played with the James Gang and Deep Purple; died in 1976 (drug-related).

The available DeBaser review celebrates Live At Ebbets Field '74 as a document of a single, magical jam night showcasing Tommy Bolin's range across rock, blues, funk and fusion. The reviewer highlights improvisation, slide work, tape-echo effects and a memorable take on "Stratus." The overall verdict is highly positive.

Notable Quotes

❝ Live at Ebbets Field '74 is not Bolin's best live, it's not the onebetter recorded, nor the one with the best setlist, it's simply the testament of a magical night, what happened on a small stage that night and the fact that old Frank still talks about it now.

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