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''Teaser'' is the 1975 debut solo album from American guitarist
Tommy Bolin Thomas Richard Bolin (August 1, 1951 – December 4, 1976) was an American guitarist and songwriter who played with Zephyr (from 1969 to 1971), The James Gang (from 1973 to 1974), and Deep Purple (from 1975 to 1976), in addition to maintaining a ...
.


Background

''Teaser'' was released in conjunction with the album ''
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'' by
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, 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
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on the charity album '' Stairway to Heaven/Highway to Hell''.
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would often cover "The Grind" live in its early club days.


Reception

Upon its release on November 17, 1975, ''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
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adding a "Guitarist for Deep Purple" sticker to the wrapping, sales were not as good as hoped. Per an agreement with Bolin, Deep Purple had performed the songs "Homeward Strut" and "Wild Dogs" off the ''Teaser'' album during their ''
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'' world tour in 1975–76.


Track listing

#"The Grind" (Bolin, Jeff Cook, Stanley Sheldon, John Tesar) – 3:29 #"Homeward Strut" (Bolin) – 3:57 #"Dreamer" (Jeff Cook) – 5:09 #"Savannah Woman" (Bolin, Jeff Cook) – 2:47 #"Teaser" (Bolin, Jeff Cook) – 4:26 #"People, People" (Bolin) – 4:56 #"Marching Powder" (Bolin) – 4:14 #"Wild Dogs" (Bolin, John Tesar) – 4:40 #"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) *
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- piano, synthesizer (1, 2, 3) *
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- synthesizer (6, 7), drums (6) *Ron Fransen - piano (9) *
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- saxophone (6, 7) *
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- drums (1, 2, 3, 5) *
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- drums (4, 8) * Michael Walden - drums (7) *Bobbie Berge - drums (9) *
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- percussion (4) *
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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.


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Teaser 1975 debut albums Tommy Bolin albums Albums with cover art by Jimmy Wachtel Albums recorded at Trident Studios Albums recorded at Electric Lady Studios