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"Fever" (1966–1976) Box Set
The Tommy Bolin is a comprehensive 15-CD collection that traces the meteoric rise and tragic end of one of rock’s most versatile guitar virtuosos. Spanning a decade of work, this "Extra Quality" set serves as a deep-dive archive for fans and historians, covering his early days in Sioux City to his final performances in Miami. A Decade of Evolution: CD Breakdown
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The set organizes Bolin’s history chronologically and by session type, including several previously unreleased live takes and studio rehearsals. Era / Session Focus Key Highlights Patch Of Blue (1966) "Fever" (1966–1976) Box Set The Tommy Bolin is
- CD 5: Come Taste the Band (Deep Purple – 1975): The complete album plus bonus tracks. Bolin replaced Ritchie Blackmore for this controversial but cult-classic album. The box set includes alternate mixes that highlight Bolin’s funkier, freer playing style compared to Blackmore’s rigid classical influence.
- CD 6: Teaser (1975) – Expanded Edition: His first major solo album. This disc includes the original master of the classic title track "The Grind," along with early demo versions showing the song's evolution.
- CDs 7–8: Private Eyes (1976) – The Final Studio Album: Includes the original album and session outtakes. This was his most realized solo work, blending reggae influences ("Hello, Again") with blistering rock ("Post Toastee").
- CDs 9–10: Studio Outtakes & Jams: "The Bedroom Tapes" and rehearsal recordings. These discs are a treasure trove for audiophiles ("Extra Quality"), showcasing Bolin’s improvisational genius in a relaxed, raw studio environment.
1. The Pre-Fame Years (1966–1972) – Discs 1-3
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While "Fever" is technically considered an , it is highly prized for compiling nearly every significant reel Bolin left behind. Since its release, much of this material has been officially remastered and reissued in smaller volumes by the Tommy Bolin Memorial Fund and the Tommy Bolin Archives. CD 5: Come Taste the Band (Deep Purple