Teaser (Tommy Bolin album)

Teaser
Studio album by Tommy Bolin
Released	November 17, 1975 (1975-11-17)
Recorded	July 1975 at The Record Plant, Los Angeles, Electric Lady Studios, New York City, Trident Studios, London[1]
Genre	Hard rock, blues rock, jazz fusion
Length	37:38
Label	Nemperor Records
Producer	Tommy Bolin, Lee Kiefer
Tommy Bolin chronology
Teaser (1975) Private Eyes (1976)

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Teaser is the 1975 debut solo album from American guitarist Tommy Bolin.

Background[]

Teaser was released in conjunction with the album Come Taste the Band by Deep Purple, on which Bolin also played guitar.

This album is cherished by fans for the broad range of styles in Bolin's playing. The material spans hard rock, blues rock, jazz, reggae and Latin music, often blending these styles together within a single song. It is also considered by many to be some of Bolin's greatest recordings in his short career.

The song "Teaser" was covered by American hard rock band Mötley Crüe on the charity album Stairway to Heaven/Highway to Hell.

Van Halen would often cover "The Grind" live in its early club days.^[3]

Reception[]

Upon its release on November 17, 1975,^[4] Teaser received considerable praise from critics. However, due to Bolin's obligations with Deep Purple, he was unable to promote the album with a solo tour. Despite Nemperor adding a "Guitarist for Deep Purple" sticker to the wrapping, sales were not as good as hoped.^[5]

Track listing[]

1. "The Grind" (Bolin, Jeff Cook, Stanley Sheldon, John Tesar) – 3:29
2. "Homeward Strut" (Bolin) – 3:57
3. "Dreamer" (Jeff Cook) – 5:09
4. "Savannah Woman" (Bolin, Jeff Cook) – 2:47
5. "Teaser" (Bolin, Jeff Cook) – 4:26
6. "People, People" (Bolin) – 4:56
7. "Marching Powder" (Bolin) – 4:14
8. "Wild Dogs" (Bolin, John Tesar) – 4:40
9. "Lotus" (Bolin, John Tesar) – 3:57

Personnel[]

• Tommy Bolin - Guitar, Lead Vocals
• Stanley Sheldon - Bass (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7)
• Paul Stallworth - Bass (4, 8, 9)
• Dave Foster - Piano/Synthesizer (1, 2, 3)
• Jan Hammer - Synthesizer (6, 7), drums (6)
• Ron Fransen - Piano (9)
• David Sanborn - Saxophone (6, 7)
• Jeff Porcaro - Drums (1, 2, 3, 5)
• Prairie Prince - Drums (4, 8)
• Michael Walden - Drums (7)
• Bobbie Berge - Drums (9)
• Phil Collins - Percussion (4)
• Sammy Figueroa - Percussion (6, 7)
• Rafael Cruz - Percussion (6, 7)
• Dave Brown - Background vocals (1)
• Lee Kiefer - Background vocals (1)

Note: Glenn Hughes (of Deep Purple fame) sings lead vocals on the final verse of "Dreamer" but, due to contractual reasons, was not credited.

Note: Tommy's younger brother Johnnie Bolin (of DVC, Dare Force, and currently (2011) with Black Oak Arkansas) also played drums. Bands he played in have often covered "Teaser" live.

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