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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 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 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 greatest recordings in his short career. Teaser is an impressive display of the guitarist prowess and range, and is a natural progression from his previous work. The album features heavy doses of jazz-rock fusion (furthered by guests Jan Hammer, Dave Sanborn, and Michael Walden) in the instrumentals “”Homeward Strut”” and “”Marching Powder,”” and straight-ahead rock in tracks like “”The Grind.”” Bolin was always equally adept at subtleties, and the ballad “”Dreamer”” and the exotic “”Savannah Woman”” (with percussion from Phil Collins) represent this stylistic range here.

The song “”Teaser”” was covered by American hard rock band Motley Crue 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

Rock, Hard rock, Jazz fusion, Blues rock

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.

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