THE BAND:

Denny and the Triumphs were formed in Sioux City, Iowa. Tommy joined them in 1964. The members were:

Dave Stokes: lead vocals
Brad Miller: guitar, vocals
Tommy Bolin: lead guitar (joined 1964)
Steve Bridenbaugh: organ, vocals
Denny Foote: bass
Brad Larvick: drums

THE STORY:

When Tommy Bolin joined Denny & The Triumphs in 1964 the band were already an experienced group of teenagers organized by George Larvick, Sr., father of band members Brad and George, Jr.

The band first became aware of Tommy after guitarist Brad Miller saw him playing with his band the Miserlous. Miller enthusiastically advised the members of Denny & the Triumphs that they should add Tommy to the band. Tommy subsquently passed an audion for George, Sr. with flying colors and he was in.

The band played a mix of rock & roll, R&B and pop hits of the day, driven to shows throughout the region by George, Sr. The lineup lasted for some months before bassist Denny Foote was fired and the band changed it’s name to Patch of Blue with George Larvick, Jr. taking over Denny’s bass spot.

Copyright ©2005 John Herdt.

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