Word Magazine blogs (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
was mentioned briefly in the recent Deep Purple discussion, but I think he's worth his own thread. If people remember him at all these days it's for the short time he spent as Blackmore's replacement in Purple, but you really should check out his two solo albums, Private Eyes (which is on Spotify) and Teaser. They're just full of great songs, he's a fantastic guitarist (electric and acoustic) and...
Wolfgangs Vault (Free subscription) | 08/14/2009
Download for $5.98. Listen to Johnny Winter performed at Palace Theatre on November 7, 1973
Blogcritics: Music (Free subscription) | 07/10/2009
Deep Purple raids the vaults one more time.
Consequence of Sound (Free subscription) | 06/23/2009
Our own Lloyd Poast takes a closer look at the unique talent that was the late Tommy Bolin, a musical harlequin whose style was as diverse as the bands he played for.
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 06/13/2009
Manu Codjia is among the most active sidemen on the French jazz scene and one of the most original guitarists playing jazz anywhere. His playing--clearly indebted to {{Bill Frisell = 6859}}, but also to {{Allan Holdsworth = 7678}}, {{Tommy Bolin = 5151}} on {{Billy Cobham = 5775}}'s Spectrum (Atlantic, 1973), and a host of other influences--constantly generates new ideas on several levels at once:...
Good Rockin' Tonight (Free subscription) | 04/03/2009
Let's get back to some good rockin'. The last few posts have been a little on the laid back side so I'm going to visit one of my fave rock records. Tommy Bolin was a helluva talented guitarist who died from a drug overdose at the age of 25 in 1976. Truly one of the most overlooked musicians of the last 40 years. A stint in the James Gang, Zephyr, Deep Purple and a couple outstanding solo albums. This...
CoffeeGeek.com (Free subscription) | 04/01/2009
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CoffeeGeek.com (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
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All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 10/14/2008
Los Angeles CA --Jazz pianist, recording artist, and educator Rob Mullins will headline the Grand Opening of the new City Hall Event Center in Denver, CO on October 18, 2008. Mullins, a former Denver resident who released his first five albums in Colorado, will make his first appearance in Colorado in 25 years for Denver nightclub mogul Regas Christou...
Wolfgangs Vault (Free subscription) | 09/05/2008
Listen to Tommy Bolin performed at Music Hall on October 16, 1976
Crooks and Liars (Free subscription) | 04/10/2008
“Spectrum” was recorded in 1973 and I’ve coveted it since I first heard it. This album inspired some of Jeff Beck’s greatest work. I just love the groove on Stratus. And of course—Tommy Bolin on guitar was spectacular back then. I’ve included a newer version also. I can’t get enough of screaming [...]
iVoryTowerz (Free subscription) | 11/09/2007
This week the underground podcast is going a bit deeper into the lyrical veins of the music than usual. Can you spot the hidden messages, intended and otherwise? Not only will you find a hefty sampler of some of the best new music around, but come with us for a musical journey that traces musical influences back about 85 years. However, we don't let nostalgia reign, because there's too much here that...
Life of a musician-Robin Hill (Free subscription) | 10/27/2007
As we watched Paul McCartney the other evening, a memory was triggered for Robin, which I felt worthy of repeating. It occurred as McCartney was playing 'I Saw Her Standing There', which he performed with his usual brilliance. Robin said, "That's what I played with Deep Purple, at the audition." I couldn't let that go and immediately went into 'blog' mode. Robin was called down to Pinewood...
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