Tommy Bolin tribute CD

[martial]

From www.tbolin.com

RECORDING SESSION NEWS FOR UPCOMING TOMMY BOLIN TRIBUTE CD

Greg Hampton (producer of the Tommy Bolin Whips and Roses CDs) and Warren Haynes (Gov't Mule, Allman Brothers) are currently co-producing sessions with some of the world's most famous and revered guitarists and singers for their upcoming Tommy Bolin Tribute CD (as yet unnamed). Fabrizio Grossi (Whips & Roses I & II, Glenn Hughes) is also on board as Associate Producer/Mix Engineer. It's been inspiring to learn that all of these legendary guitarists are all fans of Tommy, and are excited about adding parts to original Tommy Bolin multitrack tapes that have never been made public.

Glenn Hughes has recorded a new vocal on Lotus, and helped complete and sing an unfinished composition.

Greg’s recent sessions with Steve Lukather which were especially poignant, as the drummer on that original multitrack was the late Jeff Porcaro with whom Lukather played in Toto. Completed sessions include:

• Steve Lukather (Toto, solo)
• Warren Haynes (Gov't Mule, Allman Brothers)
• Brad Whitford (Aerosmith)
• Nels Cline (Wilco, solo)
• Glenn Hughes (Trapeze, Deep Purple, solo)
• Oz Noy (Roger Glover, Nile Rodgers, solo)
• John Scofield (Billy Cobham, Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, solo)
• Prairie Prince (The Tubes, drums on Savannah Woman and Wild Dogs)
• Peter Frampton (Humble Pie, solo)
• Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge)
• Joe Bonamassa (Black Country Communion, solo)
• Steve Morse (Deep Purple, Dixie Dregs, solo)

Also in negotiation or committed to the project are Billy Gibbons, Ben Harper, Tom Morello, Derek Trucks and John Scofield.

[David]

Journalist and "Touched by Magic: The Tommy Bolin Story" book author Greg Prato recently spoke to the CD's producer, Greg Hampton, about the forthcoming release. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.

Quote:

Q: How did the idea of the Tommy Bolin tribute CD come up? Greg Hampton: Warren Haynes and I starting talking about it in 2008. He seemed the best choice to co-produce since he also knows and loves Tommy's music, and we have been for many years and he is also one of the greatest guitarists/musicians of the last 25 years to emerge… he is highly respected around the world. Q: Who's on the Bolin tribute CD? Greg Hampton: Myles Kennedy, Warren Haynes, Brad Whitford, Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonnamassa, Peter Frampton, Steve Lukather, Steve Morse, Nels Cline, John Scofield, and quite a few other surprises! Q: What are some standout memories of the sessions and working with the musicians? Greg Hampton: Brad Whitford was great; Glenn Hughes singing, because of his history with Tommy; Myles Kennedy is really no question one of the great rock singers to EVER come from the USA — brilliant! They were all special — each session had its own little cool moments. Q: What are some of the great performances (songs) on it? Greg Hampton: Joe Bonamassa was amazing on "Lotus", Steve Lukather on "Homeward Strut" — they were all jaw-dropping performances. Every player really was enjoying themselves, so it was really a blast.

[Twanky]

I was lucky enough to interview Glenn around the time of the release of BCC I. He said this about it.

Quote:

Yes, I was just reading about you doing vocals on some Tommy Bolin songs I did, I did. I sang “Lotus” with him in a duet. Can you imagine, pulling the faders up and there’s Tommy and Glenn Together? Amazing! He wrote a song in ’75 that he didn’t complete. I completed it for him. It’s called “Feels So Good”. You’re the first person I’ve told the title to. It’s insane...look man, it’s Tommy and Glenn reunited, and it sent a shiver up my spine when I sang it, because he’s playing just like TB, and it’s like we’re still at my house in Beverly Hills jamming. It’s ...if you’re a Tommy Bolin fan, this is gonna tick all the boxes.

[David]

Now due for release on March 26th, 2012 via 429 Records

'Great Gypsy Soul'

Track Listing:

Disc 1

The Grind w/ Peter Frampton
Teaser w/ Warren Haynes
Dreamer w/ Myles Kennedy and Nels Cline
Savannah Woman w/ John Scofield
Smooth Fandango w/ Derek Trucks
People People w/ Big Sugar and Gordie Johnson
Wild Dogs w/ Brad Whitford
Homeward Strut w/ Steve Lukather
Sugar Shack w/ Glenn Hughes and Sonny Landreth
Crazed Fandango w/ Steve Morse
Lotus w/ Joe Bonamassa, Glenn Hughes and Nels Cline

Disc 2 ~ Bonus CD

Flying Fingers w/ Oz Noy and Nels Cline
Marching Bag –Movement One w/ Nels Cline, Bolin, Greg Hampton, John Scofield, Sonny Landreth
Marching Bag—Movement Two w/ Nels Cline, Bolin, Steve Lukather, Derek Trucks, Peter Frampton
Marching Bag—Movement Three w/ Gordie Johnson, Bolin, Nels Cline, Oz Noy, Steve Lukather, Steve Morse, Joe Bonamassa
Marching Bag—Movement Four w/ Nels Cline, Bolin, Warren Haynes, Joe Bonamassa, Oz Noy, Brad Whitford, Peter Frampton

For more information visit: www.429records.com

[Ben]

A bit more info here on Bravewords.com

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www.429records.com/sites/429records/429details/d_tommybolin.asp

[David]

Now available March 26th, 2012

Amazon pre-order link: http://amzn.to/An8Xi0

Apple iTunes Store pre-order link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/great-gypsy-soul/id504068382

[Sigurd]

great news, i'll be going to look forward to this album.
Tommy Bolin was such a fantastic musician.
Interesting that Steve Morse is also doing on here a piece of music.
Am i right informed that the actually purplelineup never play songs from mk3 and mk4?
I'd think there are many songs from this period Ian Gillan could do well too.
For example " Burn", "Stormbringer", "Lovechild"

[lioness]

Originally Posted by Sigurd

Am i right informed that the actually purplelineup never play songs from mk3 and mk4?

Nope, they never do. At least not at the gigs I went to, and that were/are quite a few.

Only Paicey plays MK3 stuff at shows in Italy with DP tribute bands.

[wolfysmith]

Gillan has always refused to do MK3 and MK4 and never will.

I saw the tour with JLT and they opened with Burn and all seemed to enjoy playing it.

[David]

An Amazon.com "Daily Deal" will be available on March 25th - price will only be $3.99.

Meantime, if you just can't wait, pre-orders are still available

http://amzn.to/An8Xi0

[David]

Originally Posted by David

An Amazon.com "Daily Deal" will be available on March 25th - price will only be $3.99. Meantime, if you just can't wait, pre-orders are still available http://amzn.to/An8Xi0

Just reminder for those Stateside, this "Daily Deal" (above) kicks off shortly... 1 day only... on Amazon.com

[Ians1]

Im assuming the 'feels so good' number is now ...sugar shack, which i love.? Also, does anyone know if its awhile new recording, or some backing track, or even something Glenn and Tommy jammed on and Glenn has similar tapes from the summer of '75

[Ians1]

Oh and I got my double CD imported copy here in the UK from Amazon US a lot cheaper than the UK.

[David]

...a teaser for "Teaser"...

Tommy Bolin & Friends "Great Gypsy Soul" Teaser Trailer - YouTube

Tommy Bolin & Friends "Great Gypsy Soul" Teaser Trailer - YouTube

[Stormbringer74]

this is a really amazing album... choose the DeLuxe Edition...

[Sigurd]

Stormy, just a few hours ago today i listened to the amazing jamtrack of Tommy Bolin with Ian Paice on the CTTB remix album in my car.
I'll never get this guitarman out of my head and i like it
I go for the album,

greets
Sigurd

[wolfysmith]

WOW! thanks David. worth getting just for Teaser!

[chrisloeb]

Here's a little something I've had on my office laptop for quite a while but totally forgot to post it....

The German reading public will most probably appreciate it more though...
(German) sales sheet for GGS from edel attached.

Cheers,
Christian