Can't pass up an opportunity for old time sake to mention that when Tommy Bolin was just a youngster in the business back in Sioux City, IA he was in a band at the time (Patch of Blue) that was using the same booking agency as the group I was with. Didn't really know him but would see him often in passing. Just knew he was a very good guitarist for his age. Didn't know how big he would (or could have) become. He could have gone on to be a really big name if he hadn't lived life so carelessly.
Check out the 2005 Music Festival recently held as a tribute to him. This was held in Sioux City, IA. Check out some of the attendees. Also see they're grooming another guitarist in the family!
www.tommybolin.com