Was turned on to Tommy Bolin by a friend who was a big Deep Purple fan...just an awesome record...it was around 76 thru 79...I played it every night as I laid myself down to sleep....it was the last thing I heard each night for 3 years of high school...definitely a top 5 album of my life and very under appreciated artist by so called experts.........Here's to you Tommy wherever you are...
I was at this show;2nd concert I ever saw. He was 2nd of 5 bands that day. Peter Frampton was the headliner,but Tommy's star shone the brightest!Sadly,he was gone less than 4 months later.
A sixteen year old who left school and home because he didn't want to cut his hair because he wanted to be a musician. Boy did he ever become a musician! As fine a guitarist as any who lived, and I do mean any. Unfortunately, demons came into his scene and he couldn't get away from them. Still he left us with some beautiful music and his great ability to appreciate. RIP Tommy Bolin.
Tommy was sooo talented. Only on this earth for, what, 25-26 years. We miss you Tommy but sure grateful for your notable contribution to the great genre of Rock & Roll. Thanks, too J. Visionquest for posting this. Thumbs up.
I saw Tommy Bolin in Sioux City in October '76. I was 14. Literally leaning up on the edge of the stage in that rinky dink auditorium. This really brings me back. Thank you.
The sound is surprisingly crisp on the audio. Thanks for posting this rare footage and tape. It's tragic he would be dead within weeks of these shows. :'(
Yeah nothing like him before or after way ahead of his time and everybody else just a straight ahead groove! Saw him at Winterland S F with Trower & Steve Marriott's all stars and i'll tell you this both nights Robin Trower was watchin Tommy my all time fav always will be Love you T B
So glad I was able to see Tommy Bolin shortly before he died at the Circle Star Theater in San Carlos, CA. I know I saw the Brother's Johnson and Steve Marriot Allstars at the Circle Star also around that time, but I don't remember if they were on the same bill as Tommy Bolin. Narada Michael Walden on drums .....what a treat that was.
The musicianship here scare me...incredible...I didn't kon Tommy brother was so good on drums too...how can these "people people" play so magnificently?
Saw and interviewed Tommy in Youngstown Ohio with this lineup he was the shit -talked about the James Gang -Deep Purple and all kind of shit met Norma Jean and his brother who was very cool this is a good feeling song if you are a guitarist
Thanks Keith. If you have a transcript of the interview, or better yet, audio, the Tommy Bolin Archives website would be psyched to get a copy. www dot tbolin dot com/ The person to contact is webmaster John Herdt, he is very busy but I'm sure he'd be happy to unearth another interview. I've heard that Youngstown show, though the audio quality was not good, they did an extended blues jam with vocals by Norma Jean and most members of the band playing solos, if I recall correctly. The Youngstown Dairy is what I remember about Youngstown! Best milkshake I've ever had, most likely.
Keith Bolden Are/were you a journalist? What did you mean to say about the James Gang? I didn't quite understand your comments. I used to live in Sioux City, Iowa, and Tommy is still a favorite son.
Most Tommy Bolin songs sound great to guitarists ... too bad the sax isn't quite audible here ... until 3:30 Teaser is one killer album from 1 to 9 ... that is cool that you interviewed him... what year was that ?
I first heard recordings of him with Deep Purple. I had some Mahavishnu records, but my friend said that Deep Purple heard Cobham's spectrum and that was how they discovered him. So I wanted to check out Spectrum, as I had not heard that album (I think I saw a documentary about it or some mention of it in a Billy Cobham VH1 documentary.) So I started to play this, and was immediately blown away by this straight rock sounding guitarist playing all the right notes, but he actually is more of a jazz guitarist.
Had the privilege to work in a band with robbie chamberlain in the late 80 zephyr drummer and unbelievable talent got a chance to sense Tommy's brilliance buy had to witness Tommy's show at mc Nichols a couple weeks before Barry f had him killed if you love guitar and great song writing listen
saw T B a bit later at old Mc Nichols arena. not all his performances were great, but damn what a player. drugs and the road life can do a number on ya. not long after that he was gone. love people people.
i thought they were two seperate songs smooshed together. and /watch?v=6cEkqT5ljE (they start talking about this time around and owed to g at about 12 minutes in) seems to support that.
It would be nice to see a decent video of tommy, meaning both audio and video. On most of the Deep Purple and James gang footage the Quality was good but the playing was pretty bad, I'm guessing because of the bad vibes and resentment against Tommy for replacing past iconic members. The audio here is decent and he's playing like I know he can but the video here is pretty bad, I saw him solo live a couple of times and he was top notch half the time is spent on one section of the audience.
My underaged big sister snuck out the basement window thru the juniper hedge at 4 in the morning so she could go with her degenerate boyfriend to the Mile High concert. She only wanted to see Frampton.
Was turned on to Tommy Bolin by a friend who was a big Deep Purple fan...just an awesome record...it was around 76 thru 79...I played it every night as I laid myself down to sleep....it was the last thing I heard each night for 3 years of high school...definitely a top 5 album of my life and very under appreciated artist by so called experts.........Here's to you Tommy wherever you are...
I feel the same! and now with YT, it's even better!
Poor guy...way before his time..R.I.P. Tommy.. one of the best!
Чудеса. Словно память возвращает увиденные образы...
I was at this show;2nd concert I ever saw. He was 2nd of 5 bands that day. Peter Frampton was the headliner,but Tommy's star shone the brightest!Sadly,he was gone less than 4 months later.
A sixteen year old who left school and home because he didn't want to cut his hair because he wanted to be a musician. Boy did he ever become a musician! As fine a guitarist as any who lived, and I do mean any. Unfortunately, demons came into his scene and he couldn't get away from them. Still he left us with some beautiful music and his great ability to appreciate. RIP Tommy Bolin.
Tommy was sooo talented. Only on this earth for, what, 25-26 years. We miss you Tommy but sure grateful for your notable contribution to the great genre of Rock & Roll. Thanks, too J. Visionquest for posting this. Thumbs up.
Great talent. Eaten up by the environment he was in
I saw Tommy Bolin in Sioux City in October '76. I was 14. Literally leaning up on the edge of the stage in that rinky dink auditorium. This really brings me back. Thank you.
I had some good times in Boulder with Tommy. Thanks.
The sound is surprisingly crisp on the audio. Thanks for posting this rare footage and tape. It's tragic he would be dead within weeks of these shows. :'(
Thanks for a GREAT post... T.Bolin has always been one of the BEST...
Yeah nothing like him before or after way ahead of his time and everybody else just a straight ahead groove! Saw him at Winterland S F with Trower & Steve Marriott's all stars and i'll tell you this both nights Robin Trower was watchin Tommy my all time fav always will be Love you T B
What a memory to have....Tommy a great influence on me and i love Trower and Stevie Marriot where Mr Plant got it from
wow
So glad I was able to see Tommy Bolin shortly before he died at the Circle Star Theater in San Carlos, CA. I know I saw the Brother's Johnson and Steve Marriot Allstars at the Circle Star also around that time, but I don't remember if they were on the same bill as Tommy Bolin. Narada Michael Walden on drums .....what a treat that was.
legend..RIP tommy bolin
....wonderful how the band is improvising over this great song...nowadays i miss this kind of real music
Jimmy Haslip is a beast of a bass player. One of the best to this day.
I was there....Mile High ...Denver Colorado....the year I would of graduated....lol.....
I WAS THERE, WENT TO SEE PETER FRAMTOM. LEFT ASKING MYSELF WHO IS THIS TOMMY BOLIN!!! WOW!!!!
I saw this concert in 1976 RIP Tommy
He sounds very together,singing very well and fine guitar work.
First time i've heard this.
Great stuff, man, thanks a lot!
Wow, great post!
wish i could have seen him! I dont wish often. One of a kind
Thank you tommy is genius
This is incredible! I never knew there was a live recording of People People. Thanx for posting.
This stuff bring people together, reminds m of the Greatfull Dead!
The musicianship here scare me...incredible...I didn't kon Tommy brother was so good on drums too...how can these "people people" play so magnificently?
Thanks👍
Unreal
Saw and interviewed Tommy in Youngstown Ohio with this lineup he was the shit -talked about the James Gang -Deep Purple and all kind of shit met Norma Jean and his brother who was very cool this is a good feeling song if you are a guitarist
Thanks Keith. If you have a transcript of the interview, or better yet, audio, the Tommy Bolin Archives website would be psyched to get a copy. www dot tbolin dot com/ The person to contact is webmaster John Herdt, he is very busy but I'm sure he'd be happy to unearth another interview. I've heard that Youngstown show, though the audio quality was not good, they did an extended blues jam with vocals by Norma Jean and most members of the band playing solos, if I recall correctly. The Youngstown Dairy is what I remember about Youngstown! Best milkshake I've ever had, most likely.
Keith Bolden Are/were you a journalist? What did you mean to say about the James Gang? I didn't quite understand your comments. I used to live in Sioux City, Iowa, and Tommy is still a favorite son.
JohnnyVisionquest I love the rhythm & Drumming on all of these recordings with Brother John.
Most Tommy Bolin songs sound great to guitarists ...
too bad the sax isn't quite audible here ... until 3:30
Teaser is one killer album from 1 to 9 ... that is cool
that you interviewed him... what year was that ?
Keith Bolden very cool....
did you publish the interview anywhere that can still be accessed?
Narada is GREAT here, a real huge asset he was, the band is really a dangerous, cohesive unit on this cut.
Yeah Sidney Sheldon on bass as well
Tommy’s brother, Johnnie plays here. NOT Narada. See he has long hair. Both are nice drummers though, IMO.
@@i.ti.t2964 Good catch !
@@jimdep6542 Thanks!😊👍
Great soul.
unbelievable "Dynamics" !!! SWING IT
Got my Driver's licence this year !! Fuck I miss being young !!! !!!
I was there, 15 at the time.....
I first heard recordings of him with Deep Purple. I had some Mahavishnu records, but my friend said that Deep Purple heard Cobham's spectrum and that was how they discovered him. So I wanted to check out Spectrum, as I had not heard that album (I think I saw a documentary about it or some mention of it in a Billy Cobham VH1 documentary.) So I started to play this, and was immediately blown away by this straight rock sounding guitarist playing all the right notes, but he actually is more of a jazz guitarist.
Where is the rest of the gig
classic musician. gone so early.
Just ten weeks before he succumbed to his addictions and demons. Rip Tommy, and Johnnie.
Had the privilege to work in a band with robbie chamberlain in the late 80 zephyr drummer and unbelievable talent got a chance to sense Tommy's brilliance buy had to witness Tommy's show at mc Nichols a couple weeks before Barry f had him killed if you love guitar and great song writing listen
Why do you think that Barry Fey had Tommy Bolin killed??
does anybody have a transcript or taped copy of Pat Feldbald's tribute to TB on WBUF BUFFALO 92.9.................it was very well done.......
Owed to G was a derivation from the song of Hughes "This time around".
I have this on cd Tommy Bolin and friends.
I have his solo's on vinel
I didn't like this, i LOVED this.
saw T B a bit later at old Mc Nichols arena. not all his performances were great, but damn what a player. drugs and the road life can do a number on ya. not long after that he was gone. love people people.
i thought they were two seperate songs smooshed together. and /watch?v=6cEkqT5ljE (they start talking about this time around and owed to g at about 12 minutes in) seems to support that.
5:25-6:00, a piece of Paradise...
What?!?!?
Yes and some say that the G is for Gershwin and other that the G is to Hughes, Glenn.
It would be nice to see a decent video of tommy, meaning both audio and video. On most of the Deep Purple and James gang footage the Quality was good but the playing was pretty bad, I'm guessing because of the bad vibes and resentment against Tommy for replacing past iconic members. The audio here is decent and he's playing like I know he can but the video here is pretty bad, I saw him solo live a couple of times and he was top notch half the time is spent on one section of the audience.
So much better live with his own band instead of filling in w JG and DP
where in the hell is the promised land.....
true that.
"basic in his composition"? On this song, maybe but listen to Owed to G.
My underaged big sister snuck out the basement window thru the juniper hedge at 4 in the morning so she could go with her degenerate boyfriend to the Mile High concert. She only wanted to see Frampton.
Bolin was quite basic in his composition style, but he had a fine touch.