Tommy Bolin

Also known as Thomas Richard Bolin

American guitarist (1951–1976)

Film & TV

Acting · Sioux City, Iowa, USA

Known for

Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising — Self2011
Deep Purple - Deepest Purple — Self - Guitar2010
Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'762009
Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers — Self1991
Deep Purple: Rises Over Japan — Self1985
The Midnight Special — Self1972

via TMDB

Music · MusicBrainz

Type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: United States
Active from: 1951-08-01
Active to: 1976-12-04

blues rockfunk rockhard rock

Works in European collections

8 objects attributed to Tommy Bolin, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Article

Thomas Richard Bolin (August 1, 1951 – December 4, 1976) was an American rock 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, notably for Billy Cobham on his 1973 album Spectrum.

Career