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Zephyr

Zephyr was a blues rock band that originated in Boulder, Colorado in the late 1960s. The band was formed in 1969 by guitarist Tommy Bolin, who had previously played with the band Energy.

Zephyr's original lineup consisted of Tommy Bolin on guitar, Candy Givens on vocals, David Givens on bass, John Faris on keyboards, and Robbie Chamberlin on drums. The band quickly gained a reputation for their high-energy live performances and Candy Givens' powerful vocals.

In 1970, Zephyr signed with ABC Records and released their self-titled debut album, which featured the hit single "Going Back to Colorado". The album showcased the band's blues and rock influences and established them as one of the most promising new acts in the genre.

Zephyr went on to release several more albums, including "Sunset Ride" (1972) and "Heartbeat" (1982), before disbanding in 1984. Tommy Bolin went on to play with several other notable acts, including Deep Purple and The James Gang, before his untimely death in 1976.


Ethereal Zephyr ( ? - 1968)
  • Tommy Bolin - guitar/vocals - b. Thomas Richard Bolin, April 18, 1951, Sioux City, Iowa; d. December 4, 1976, Miami, Florida.
  • John Faris - keyboards/flute/sax
  • Others...

Zephyr I (1968 - 1970)
  • Tommy Bolin - guitar/vocals
  • John Faris - keyboards/flute/sax
  • Candy Givens - harmonica/keyboards/vocals - formerly with Brown Sugar.
  • David Givens - bass/drums/vocals - formerly with Brown Sugar.
  • Robbie Chamberlain - drums/vocals
Album:
  1. "Zephyr" (1969)

Zephyr II (1970 - 1971)
  • Tommy Bolin - guitar/vocals
  • John Faris - keyboards/flute/sax
  • Candy Givens - harmonica/keyboards/vocals
  • David Givens - bass/drums/vocals
  • Bobby Berge - drums
Albums:
  1. "Going Back to Colorado" (1971)
Tommy Bolin and Bobby Berge form Energy.

Zephyr III (1971 - 1972)
  • Candy Givens - harmonica/keyboards/vocals
  • David Givens - bass/drums/vocals
  • Jock Bartley - guitar/vocals - b. Kansas.
  • Dan Smyth - keyboards
  • P. M. Wooten - percussion/drums
Album:
  1. "Sunset Ride" (1972)
Group disbands.  Jock Bartley joins Firefall.

The B's (1972 - 1973)
  • Candy Givens - harmonica/keyboards/vocals
  • David Givens - bass/drums/vocals
  • John Faris - keyboards/flute/sax
  • Robbie Chamberlain - drums/vocals

The Legendary 4-Nikators(1973)
  • Candy Givens - harmonica/keyboards/vocals
  • David Givens - bass/drums/vocals
  • Tommy Bolin - guitar/vocals
  • John Faris - keyboards/flute/sax
  • Harold - formerly with Flash Cadillac.
  • Mick - formerly with Flash Cadillac.

Zephyr II (1973) (Reunion)
  • Candy Givens - harmonica/keyboards/vocals
  • Tommy Bolin - guitar/vocals
  • David Givens - bass/drums/vocals
  • John Faris - keyboards/flute/sax
  • Bobby Berge - drums
Album:
  1. "Zephyr Live" (1997) - recorded May 2, 1973.
Tommy Bolin joins The James Gang, later joins Deep Purple, and forms The Tommy Bolin Band.

Links:
  • Zephyr - from The Tommy Bolin Archives


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Last Revised:  January 23, 2001
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