Tommy Bolin Band

Guitar player who played in Deep Purple in 1975. Recordered one album with them "Come tAste The Band". Was excluded from the group in 1976 for addiction to drugs and inability to perform properly at the concerts. Died in december 1976. The Tommy Bolin Band was the touring name of an everchanging line-up whose performances ranged from downright horrible to really exciting. Tommy's drug addiction and party lifestyle didn't do the band any favours, but his undeniable brilliance still showed frequently.