Tommy Bolin

About

Guitarist who worked with Zephyr, Deep Purple, and The James Gang, as well as working as a solo artist.

Before Fame

He played piano and drums in his youth, but by age thirteen, he had committed himself to the guitar.

Trivia

He was expelled from school for refusing to cut his long hair, and he took the opportunity to move to Colorado and join a band.

Family Life

His wife Candy Givens was the vocalist for Zephyr, one of his earliest bands.

Associated With

He replaced Ritchie Blackmore in Deep Purple.