Musician. He began his career playing lead guitar in local bands around Sioux City, Iowa, before moving to Boulder, Colorado, where he joined the group Zephyr in 1972. Having much success, he joined the band, James Gang in 1973, replacing Joe Walsh and releasing two hit albums, "Bang!" (1973) and "Miami" (1974). Receiving much acclaim for his talents, he was recruited for session work, including playing guitar on Billy Cobham's debut solo album, "Spectrum" (1973), Canadian rock group Moxy's self-titled debut LP (1975) and was signed by Nemperor Records, releasing his solo album "Teaser" in 1975. That same year, he replaced guitarist Ritchie Blackmore in the influential British hard rock-heavy metal group Deep Purple, playing on their tenth album "Come Taste the Band" (1975) and went with the group on a world tour. After Deep Purple disbanded in March 1976, he went back on the road with his solo band and released his second album "Private Eyes" (1976). His final show was with guitarist Jeff Beck in Miami, Florida on December 3, 1976, the eve before his death.
Musician. He began his career playing lead guitar in local bands around Sioux City, Iowa, before moving to Boulder, Colorado, where he joined the group Zephyr in 1972. Having much success, he joined the band, James Gang in 1973, replacing Joe Walsh and releasing two hit albums, "Bang!" (1973) and "Miami" (1974). Receiving much acclaim for his talents, he was recruited for session work, including playing guitar on Billy Cobham's debut solo album, "Spectrum" (1973), Canadian rock group Moxy's self-titled debut LP (1975) and was signed by Nemperor Records, releasing his solo album "Teaser" in 1975. That same year, he replaced guitarist Ritchie Blackmore in the influential British hard rock-heavy metal group Deep Purple, playing on their tenth album "Come Taste the Band" (1975) and went with the group on a world tour. After Deep Purple disbanded in March 1976, he went back on the road with his solo band and released his second album "Private Eyes" (1976). His final show was with guitarist Jeff Beck in Miami, Florida on December 3, 1976, the eve before his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Inscription
"Tommy R. Bolin"
"Beloved Son and Brother"
1951-1976
There is a picture of his guitar on the stone.
Gravesite Details
The stone is a bit weathered, but nice.
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