Johnnie Bolin

About Me

Johnnie Bolin is a self-taught drummer, who has been refining his art for the past 30 years. Growing up in the heart of the Midwest, where a basement was found in every home, gave him a place to play at any given opportunity, and is still known to sit in with bands all over the Midwest. you could say he's played everything from Motown to Metal, and then some! He is basically a funky drummer at heart, with an emphasis on Rock and Fusion. His personal view about drumming in this day and age is to perform in a pleasing variety of musical styles, and at the same time be persistent. Johnnie always keeps his attitude positive and never loses sight of his goals.The diversity of influences and artists such as, Buddy Rich, Ian Paice, Narada Michael Walden, Billy Cobham, and Charlie Watts have helped Johnnie to maintain a balanced approach to drumming. Johnnie has played with acts, Sugar Cane Harris, Tommy Bolin Band, Richard T Bear, D.V.C., Dare Force, Chill Factor, and is currently touring and recording with Jim Dandy and Black Oak Arkansas, who he also played with during the late 80's.As Vice President of the Tommy Bolin Archives, Inc. and President of the The Bolin Foundation, he is involved in projects releasing his brother, Tommy Bolin's unreleased material and sponsoring tribute concerts and festivals.DiscographyRichard T Bear "Live In Germany" -- RCA Richard T Bear "Bear" -- RCA Richard T Bear "Bear Tracks" -- RCA D.V.C. "D.V.C." -- Alfa D.V.C. "D.V.C." -- Alfa Dare Force "Makin' Our Own Rules" Chill Factor "Some Like It Cold" -- Anti Penuer (Order HERE) Tommy Bolin "Live in Maynard, Massachusetts" -- Tommy Bolin Archives Tommy Bolin "From the Archives Volume I" -- Rhino Tommy Bolin "From the Archives Volume II" -- Tommy Bolin Archives Audio/Video: "Tommy Bolin Tribute in Denver" -- Tommy Bolin Archives Glenn Hughes "1997 Tribute to Tommy Bolin" Tommy Bolin Texas Tribute, 1999 Black Oak Arkansas: THE WILD BUNCH!Post Toastee ~~~Tommy Bolin

My Interests

Tommy Bolin "TEASER" Guitar Unveiled Johnnie Bolin & Nicholas Simmons,,,,, Johnnie Bolin and I very happy to see this project finally come to life! Black Oak Arkansas in Sweden 2007

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Music:

Tommy Bolin ~ Deep Purple

Movies:

Books:

Black Oak Arkansas Remembered,

An Analysis of the Southern Rock and Roll Band Black Oak Arkansas (Studies in the History and Interpretation of Music, Vol 51),

Heroes:

Tommy Bolin ~ Deep Purple

My Blog

Tommy Bolin Dean USA Guitar

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Posted by Johnnie Bolin on Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:20:00 PST

Johnnie with Black Oak Arkansas Thanks to Huskyhauler

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Posted by Johnnie Bolin on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:06:00 PST

Tommy Bolin "Teaser" Guitar Unveiled

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Posted by Johnnie Bolin on Sat, 26 Jan 2008 10:17:00 PST

Black Oak Arkansas Gallery

http://blackoakarkansas.us/photos/fanfriends
Posted by Johnnie Bolin on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:28:00 PST

The Wild Bunch Black Oak Arkansas

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Posted by Johnnie Bolin on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:24:00 PST

INTERVIEWS

Interviews Interview with Johnnie Bolinby Todd Seely Among connoisseurs of fine rock and roll, the name Bolin carries a lot of weight. In the early and mid-Seventies there rose to prominence a guit...
Posted by Johnnie Bolin on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:11:00 PST

The Bolin Foundation

..> "Laying the foundation for the music of tomorrow." ..> ..> ..> ..> ..> The Bolin Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to perpetuating the le...
Posted by Johnnie Bolin on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:07:00 PST

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Posted by Johnnie Bolin on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:05:00 PST

Tommy Bolin

Tommy Bolin Guitar Player magazine is featuring Tommy on the cover of their February 2007 issue. His name leads a list of 101 forgotten greats and unsung heroes. Thanks so muc...
Posted by Johnnie Bolin on Wed, 24 Jan 2007 07:21:00 PST

Johnnie Bolin Discography

Discography Richard T Bear "Live In Germany" -- RCARichard T Bear "Bear" -- RCARichard T Bear "Bear Tracks" -- RCAD.V.C. "D.V.C." -- AlfaD.V.C. "D.V.C." -- AlfaDare Force "Makin' Our Own Rules"Chill F...
Posted by Johnnie Bolin on Fri, 09 Dec 2005 01:50:00 PST