![]() ![]() In recognition of Patch of Blue's 1999 induction into the Iowa Rock'n Roll Hall of Fame, the Larvick family released a double CD set of Patch Of Blue live recordings made in 1967 by George Larvick Sr. Along with the step-up from teen to college audiences, Tommy filled out the sound in what was a three-piece group, switching between guitar and Hammond M3 organ. By the age of fourteen he was doubling up by playing along with old friend John Bartle in The Chateaux, a full-time band based in South Dakota. The variety of material performed included an eclectic mix of pop, R&B, blues and jazz. George Larvick Sr landed them support slots opening locally for the likes of The Beach Boys, The Animals and Herman's Hermits. The drummer was Brad Larvick.Ĭonsidering that the group was made up of younger teenagers, Patch Of Blue played to a high standard and took on a semi-professional stance outside of High School. Photo: Steve Bridenbaugh, Brad Miller, Dave Stokes, Denny Foote, Tommy Bolin. ![]() Some months later George Larvick Jr sought to rejoin the group, A reshuffle lead to Denny Foote being ousted in favour of Larvick, who brought along a new name for the band - after seeing the 1965 film 'A Patch Of Blue', starring Sidney Poitier and Shelley Winters. Miller enthusiastically advised the members of Denny & the Triumphs that they should add Tommy to the line-up. The reconstituted band became aware of Tommy after guitarist Brad Miller saw him playing with a band called the Miserlous. By the age of 13 he was playing guitar in High School bands.ĭenny & The Triumphs were organised by George Larvick Sr., father of the band's drummer Brad and original bass player George Jr, who had formed the band as The Triumphs before moving on to The Mustangs. Born in Sioux City, Iowa, on 1 August 1951, Tommy Bolin picked up on rock and roll music as soon as he was old enough to switch on a TV set. ![]()
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