1972 to 197?
Energy
People involved
Bobby Berge (drm); Tommy Bolin (gtr); Stanley Sheldon (bss); Jeremy Steig (flt); Tom Stephenson (kbr).
Energy was a jazz-rock fusion group who just couldn't get a record deal. They were unfortunately considered too 'uncommercial' with extensive solos and improvisations. They did, however, manage to gain a considerable reputation as a high-quality backing group. Thus they got numerous gig opportunities with e.g. John Lee Hooker, Chuck Berry, Eddie Gomez, Sugar Cane Harris, Albert King (who became somewhat of a mentor for Bolin), and others.
Albums & singles
The Energy Radio Broadcasts [2cd] : US 2002? Tommy Bolin Archives TBACD-10/11
Tommy Bolin & Energy Live [cd] : US 2003 Tommy Bolin Archives TBACS-5

Material from above appears on...
The Archives' Bottom Shelf Vol. 1 [cd] : US 1996 Tommy Bolin Archives TBACD-3