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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. 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.
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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Modern Day Cowboy
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The Way It Is
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Gettin' Better
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Heaven's Trail (No Way Out)
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Paradise
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What You Give
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Cumin' Atcha Live
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Little Suzi
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Changes
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Hang Tough
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EZ Come EZ Go
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Edison's Medicine
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Lazy Days, Crazy Nights
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Shoutbox
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The_Wind86 wrote:
Great!
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h34d4ch3 wrote:
Comin' Atcha Live!
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shere_kan wrote:
Great, great, great band... from... Gods of Metal
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TiedToTheBells wrote:
Oo I thought u just meant them 2 tracks. Maybe they didnt fit the "Look" back then. They didnt use enuff Aqua-net (the Pink can) or something. Alot of bands that didnt have that look were/are underrated. & then even bands that did use the aqua-net were/are underrated as well. who knows. Ever hear of "Wildside" or "Tora Tora". great bands imo but same deal. *shrugs*
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GlamFool wrote:
thats what im sayin man, they were underrated.
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TiedToTheBells wrote:
"comin atcha live or modern day cowday are the best songs, great guitarists, very underated i think " The Entire band is underrated. Thinks that is why I never saw them Headline. Back in the day. Saw em 4 or 5 times opening for other bands but never headlining. Some bands back then were much better than some of the more "popular" bands. But never got the recognition that they really deserved. Tesla being one of em . my opinion
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v1nline wrote:
Here I come, better step aside Here I come, I'm comin' atcha live, comin' atcha live!!
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The_Wind86 wrote:
Rocked at download 2009!
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Rokketz wrote:
I wanna listen to "The Great Radio Controversy" again and again. Tesla fucking rocks! <3
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rwilson2k2009 wrote:
Anyone know of where I can get a ticket for the Belfast gig ??? Thought I was working. Now can go and sold out ..... Gutted !!!! Any help appreciated !
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GlamFool wrote:
comin atcha live or modern day cowday are the best songs, great guitarists, very underated i think
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Ritesh1977 wrote:
the songs from the new album does not feature above - Pvt Ledbetter,Forever,I Wanna Live & The First Time....
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neillydun wrote:
@Wayne Birch...that Leppard tour was the only time I saw them live...in Belfast. They blew Leppard away that night.
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neillydun wrote:
The similar artists is based on what people listen to, who also listen to Tesla. It has nothing to do with whether they sound similar.
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MRKILLINGJOKE wrote:
I love there new cd Forever More. And practically listen to it allmost every day. So, how come it does'nt show up on Tesla lists of releases on there page ??? Fix It last.fm !!!
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BeHammered wrote:
I'll never understand, why they always mess Tesla up with such posers like these hairmetal bands. They have never been involved in this thing. Tesla has always made real heavy rock music. The last time I've seen them last year and they still kick ass.
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TiedToTheBells wrote:
havent seen these guys live since they opened up for Motley Crue on the Feelgood tour =(
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WayneBirch wrote:
The first band I ever saw live was Tesla, supporting Def Leppard at Sheffield City Hall (UK) in 1987. It remains to this day the best show opening I've ever seen. Picture the scene - the lights go out, it's pitch black, suddenly a guitar screams out - the intro to Comin' Atcha Live. Then as Troy hits the snare, rat-tat-tat-tat, a laser fires out left, right, left, right, with each hit and then bang, all the lights in the place come on as the band crash into the song and we're away. It was fucking amazing :) They've remained one of my favourite bands ever since.
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NasadiyaCH wrote:
love willlllll find a way. i adore Teslaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
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rokknrollkid wrote:
"I wanna live before i die...." yeah, but I also wanna see Tesla live before I die! :P I had the chance too see them at Sweden rock festival last year, but for some reason I didn't....Now I really wish I did...xD
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"The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show" July 10th 2009
24 Jun 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/teslatheband
TESLA will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guests on Friday, July 10 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". …
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