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-extra Quality- Tommy Bolin 1966 1976 Fever Box Set 15 Cdsl Official

Tommy Bolin died at 25, leaving behind a discography that most 50-year-olds would envy. But Fever: The Complete 1966–1976 changes the narrative. It proves he wasn't a "tragic footnote" or "the guy who replaced Blackmore." He was a relentless forward-motion machine. His flaws—the missed cues, the sloppy nights, the strained voice—are inseparable from his soaring highs.

Marketed as “Extra Quality,” this heavy-lift box set aims to document every known note Bolin committed to tape, from his teenage garage bands in Sioux City (1966) to his final live shows just weeks before his death in 1976. Spread across 15 CDs, the set is a behemoth—housed in a cardboard clamshell box with rudimentary but functional artwork. Do not expect the glossy booklet of a Dark Side of the Moon box. Expect photocopied images, set lists, and track times. The “Extra Quality” tag usually refers to the CD-R media (gold or premium grade) and improved digital transfers, not the graphic design. -Extra Quality- Tommy Bolin 1966 1976 Fever Box Set 15 Cdsl

The set is structured to follow Bolin’s journey from a teenage prodigy in Iowa to a global rock icon. Highlights of the 15 discs include: The Early Years (1966): CD 1 features Patch of Blue Tommy Bolin died at 25, leaving behind a

– This is the centerpiece of the box. Recorded three months before his death, Bolin is playing with his final touring band (including bassist Reggie McBride). The sound quality is "soundboard" grade. He plays “Post Toaste” at double speed, laughing between verses. He forgets the words to “Wild Dogs” and improvises a haunting new verse about "the needle and the damage done." His flaws—the missed cues, the sloppy nights, the