Grave of Rock Guitarist TOMMY BOLIN

He began his career playing lead guitar in local bands around Sioux City, Iowa, before moving to Colorado, where he joined the group Zephyr in 1972. Having much success, he joined the band The James Gang in 1973, recording two hit songs, Bang (1973) and Miami (1974). Receiving much acclaim for his talents, he was recruited for session work and was signed by Nemperor Records, releasing his solo album Teaser in 1975. That same year, he replaced guitarist Richie Blackmore in the British rock group Deep Purple, playing on their album Come Taste the Band and went with the group on a world tour. After Deep Purple disbanded in March 1976, he went back on the road with his solo band and recorded his second album Private His final show was with guitarist Jeff Beck in Miami, Florida, on December 3, 1976, the eve before his death. Death Bolin s tour for Private Eyes would be his final live appearances. He opened for Peter Frampton and J