�� To myself and many other fans out there, Tesla is by far the most under-rated band around.� Tesla formed in 1985 releasing their debut album Mechanical Resonance a year later on Geffen Records. This would be the begining of an era of music I am glad to have been a part of from the beginning to the present.� With songs like "Little Suzi", "Before My Eyes", and "Gettin Better", they were� well on their way.
�� Four years later in 1989, Tesla would release their second album The Great Radio Controversy.� This is what really paved the way for them with their hit "Love Song". And another great ballad "Paradise".�� I still remember my teenage years when I hear that album.� Lots of rockin songs like "Hang Tough" and "The Way It Is".
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Then in 1990, Tesla released the Five Man Acoustical Jam. This came almost by accident when during the Great Radio Controversy Tour, they appeared on a radio show, "Rockline" and did a couple acoustic songs. The Bay Area Music Awards asked them to perform at a show and won.� Shortly after, they were invited to play a full set of acoustical work at a club. This brought Tesla pure enjoyment and they continued to book clubs for acoustical sets and and ended up recording� the show live in Philadelphia.� This became known as Five Man Acoustical Jam.� What other band could pull of such an incredible act?
� Just a year later in 1991, Tesla would pull out yet another bag of tricks for us to delight in with the release of Psychotic Supper.�� This has to be one of my favorite albums they did.� So many great songs: "Don't De-Rock Me", "Song & Emotion", "Had Enough", and "What You Give"....the list goes on and on.
� In 1994, Tesla released Bust A Nut.� Another great example of how Tesla has the ability to diversify and still produce great music. By now they have a well established and dedicated fan base who will undoubtedly follow their progress for many years to come.
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Finally, in 1995, Tesla released a greatist hits album Time's MakinChanges: The Best of Tesla.� A nice recap to some great songs.� And shortly thereafter in 1996, an untimely break-up.� This couldn't possibly be the end!� Then in 2000, the reunion....we can only hope.� They did a show in Sacraminto and probably never imagined what it would blossom into.� A pretty big tour with sold out shows.� What band could pull off a show after all these years and still rock our a**s the way the do?� And thankfully Dallas Tx was on their list.� They played at Bronco Bowl on February 27,2001.� I was front row and fortunate enough to meet them after the show.� I met some awesome fans too!� The guys in the band were down to earth and very fan friendly.� It seems obvious how much they appreciate theur fans.� And we certainly appreciate Tesla.... |
