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Tesla is an American hard rock band originating from Sacramento, California. The band formed in 1984 as City Kidd and was renamed to Tesla during the recording of their first album on the advice of their manager. According to the Love Song Songfacts, their name comes from Nikola Tesla, the legendary scientist and inventor who quite possibly is single-handedly responsible for the “mad scientist” trope. Originally, the group included Jeff Keith (vocals), Frank Hannon (guitar), Tommy Skeoch (guitar), Brian Wheat (bass) and Troy Luccketta (drums). In 2006 Skeoch was replaced by Dave Rude, who is now an official member of the band.

Tesla’s music fit well with the blasting sound of the 80s glam bands, but was more bluesy and lyrics dealt with other themes than just the usual, girls, alcohol and violence. But what set them even more apart from their contemporaries was their T-shirt and jeans image which was in strong contrast for that time, characteristic of leather pants and flashy-make up.

The group released 6 albums with original music, latest of them entitled “Forever More” (2008) as well as a double-disc covers album “Real To Reel” and a number of compilations and live albums.

Tesla’s popular 1990 remake of Signs, originally recorded by the Five Man Electrical Band (who also inspired the album which the remake came from, Five Man Acoustical Jam), is probably the most mainstream of Tesla’s hits. However, many fans remember fondly Tesla’s other hits such as Gettin’ Better, Modern Day Cowboy, Little Suzi, Edison’s Medicine and Love Song.
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  • Lusia1025

    love them:)

    23 days ago
  • FrankPerla

    Incredible voice & guitar!!

    February 2012
  • Slesar-int

    http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Shit+rave

    January 2012
  • kensou812

    My fav. group. I even named my kid TESLA

    January 2012
  • Re-Kramer

    Hell yeah, these guys kicked some ass back in the day! Should have way more recognition!

    December 2011
  • Primalfear17

    You are 100% correct MKVR32. WAY under appreciated. One of the best bands to come out of the late 80's early 90's.

    December 2011
  • MKVR32

    Under appreciated and incorrectly lumped in with hair and glam "metal."

    December 2011
  • Lucky_Piquel

    thanks to GTA Vice City!

    December 2011
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