Biography written by "Trix" and John Bolin,
used with permission.
Photos of John Bolin Courtesy of
the Official Black Oak Arkansas Website
Biography written by "Trix" and John Bolin,
used with permission.
Photos of John Bolin Courtesy of
the Official Black Oak Arkansas Website
Johnnie Bolin is a self-taught drummer, who has been refining his art for the past 30 years. Growing up in the heart of the Midwest, where a basement was found in every home, gave him a place to play at any given opportunity, and is still known to sit in with bands all over the Midwest. you could say he's played everything from Motown to Metal, and then some! He is basically a funky drummer at heart, with an emphasis on Rock and Fusion.
His personal view about drumming in this day and age is to perform in a pleasing variety of musical styles, and at the same time be persistent. Johnnie always keeps his attitude positive and never loses sight of his goals.
The diversity of influences and artists such as, Buddy Rich, Ian Paice, Narada Michael Walden, Billy Cobham, and Charlie Watts have helped Johnnie to maintain a balanced approach to drumming. Johnnie has played with acts, Sugar Cane Harris, Tommy Bolin Band, Richard T Bear, D.V.C., Dare Force, Chill Factor, and is currently touring and recording with Jim Dandy and Black Oak Arkansas, who he also played with during the late 80's.
As Vice President of the Tommy Bolin Archives, Inc. and President of the The Bolin Foundation, he is involved in projects releasing his brother, Tommy Bolin's unreleased material and sponsoring tribute concerts and festivals.
Richard T Bear "Live In Germany" -- RCA
Richard T Bear "Bear" -- RCA
Richard T Bear "Bear Tracks" -- RCA
D.V.C. "D.V.C." -- Alfa
D.V.C. "D.V.C." -- Alfa
Dare Force "Makin' Our Own Rules"
Chill Factor "Some Like It Cold" -- Anti Penuer
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Tommy Bolin "Live in Maynard, Massachusetts" -- Tommy Bolin Archives
Tommy Bolin "From the Archives Volume I" -- Rhino
Tommy Bolin "From the Archives Volume II" -- Tommy Bolin Archives
Audio/Video: "Tommy Bolin Tribute in Denver" -- Tommy Bolin Archives
Glenn Hughes "1997 Tribute to Tommy Bolin"
Tommy Bolin Texas Tribute, 1999
Black Oak Arkansas: THE WILD BUNCH!
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