Celebrating The Life Of Tommy Bolin With The 'Lost' Track Group

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JAKARTA - This year will mark the 45th anniversary of the death of Tommy Bolin, the guitarist and songwriter who captivated the world with his sophisticated and ferocious playing.

At a young age, Bolin has written masterpieces for Deep Purple, James Gang and his solo projects. Bolin's death, when he was only 25 years old, was heartbreaking.

Many music critics give special credit to Bolin's latest album, Private Eyes. According to them, through this amazingly successful album, Bolin has just warmed up. Imagine if he were still alive, what would the albums he made?

Now, a new collection of unreleased recordings and demos from the recording sessions of the Private Eyes album will be released. Titled Shake The Devil - The Lost Sessions and due for release on February 12 with the permission of Cleopatra Records, the album reveals another side of Bolin's talent.

Licensed directly from the rights holders of Bolin and with informative linear notes from rock journalist Dave Thompson, the record offers acoustic, instrumental and alternative versions of some of Bolin's most famous songs. One of them, Bustin 'Out For Rosey.

The song was asked to serve as a special preview of the album and will be available on CD as well as a beautiful vinyl gatefold with a choice of white, purple or red vinyl.

Here's the complete list of songs from Shake The Devil - The Lost Sessions:

01. Shake The Devil (Alternate Mix)

02.Bustin 'Out For Rosey (Alternate Version)

03. Hello Again (Outtake, No Strings)

04. Gypsy Soul (Outtake)

05.Sweet Burgundy (Alternate Version)

06.Someday We'll Bring Our Love Home (Instrumental Demo)

07. You Told Me That You Loved Me (Instrumental Demo)

08.Post Toastee (Acoustic Demo)

09. Tommy's Instrumental (Outtake)

10.Gypsy Soul (Acoustic Demo)

11. Gypsy Soul (Rehearsal Demo)

12. Someday We'll Bring Our Love Home (Instrumental Demo)

Tommy Bolin died of a heroin overdose on a tour with Jeff Beck on December 4, 1976. Exactly a year after Deep Purple arrived in Indonesia.