Teaser (album)

Infobox Album | Name = Teaser
Type = Album
Artist = Tommy Bolin


Released = October 1975
Recorded = July 1975
Genre = Rock,
Length = 37:38
Label = Nemperor Records
Producer = Tommy Bolin, Lee Kiefer
Reviews = *Allmusic Rating|4.5|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3q1tk6jx9krg link]
Last album =
This album = "Teaser"
(1975)
Next album = "Private Eyes"
(1976)

"Teaser" is the debut album from American guitarist Tommy Bolin. It was released in conjunction with the album "Come Taste the Band" by Deep Purple, on which Bolin also played guitar. Upon its release in 1975, Teaser received considerable praise from critics. Unfortunately, due to Bolin's obligations with Deep Purple he was unable to promote the album with a solo tour and sales were affected as a result.

This album is cherished by fans for the broad range of styles in Bolin's playing. The material spans hard 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 glam metal band Mötley Crüe on their album "Decade of Decadence".

Track listing

#"The Grind" (Bolin/Cook/Sheldon/Tesar) – 3:29
#"Homeward Strut" (Bolin) – 3:57
#"Dreamer" (Cook) – 5:09
#"Savannah Woman" (Bolin/Cook) – 2:47
#"Teaser" (Bolin/Cook) – 4:26
#"People, People" (Bolin) – 4:56
#"Marching Powder" (Bolin) – 4:14
#"Wild Dogs" (Bolin/Tesar) – 4:40
#"Lotus" (Bolin/Tesar) – 3:57

Personnel

*Tommy Bolin - Guitar, Lead Vocals
*Stanley Sheldon - Bass (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7)
*Paul Stallworth - Bass (4, 8, 9)
*Dave Foster - Piano/Synthesizer (1, 2, 3)
*Jan Hammer - Synthesizer (6, 7), drums (6)
*Ron Fransen - Piano (9)
*David Sanborn - Saxophone (6, 7)
*Jeff Porcaro - Drums (1, 2, 3, 5)
*Prairie Prince - Drums (4, 8)
*Michael Walden - Drums (7)
*Bobbie Berge - Drums (9)
*Phil Collins - Percussion (4)
*Sammy Figueroa - Percussion (6, 7)
*Rafael Cruz - Percussion (6, 7)
*Dave Brown - Background vocals (1)
*Lee Kiefer - Background vocals (1)

Note: Glenn Hughes (of Deep Purple fame) sings lead vocals on the final verse of "Dreamer" but, due to contractual reasons, was not credited.Note: John Bolin (of The Band DVC Fame) played drums and the band covered the song Teaser in 1981