Brian Wheat (Tesla bassist)

Episode 104- Brian Wheat of Tesla!!! Brian has played bass in Tesla for almost 40 years, before it was even called that. The band has sold over 14 million records in the US as well as had 24 rock radio singles and 2 top 10 pop singles.  Brian wrote about his experiences with the band in his new book, “Son of a Milkman: My Crazy Life with Tesla.” We discuss some of the things from that book including band fights, his relationship with ex guitar player Tommy Skeoch, why he used to think Bret Michaels was a punk and so much more! 

00:00 - Intro
01:44 - Music Vs Baseball 
03:01 - Neighbors with Frank Hannon
03:35 - Jeff Keith Singing
04:38 - Rotation Diet & Motivation 
06:55 - Producers Passing on First Record 
08:20 - MTV Playing Video 
09:05 - David Lee Roth & Management 
10:43 - Not Being Recognized 
12:30 - Fighting to get "Love Song" on the Record 
13:35 - Bret Michaels Was a Punk 
15:36 - Tom Zutaut Vs The Producer 
16:45 - Private Show for King of Sweden 
17:35 - Fight Between Jeff & Troy 
19:05 - Fighting vs Discussions 
21:15 - Relationship with Tommy Skeoch 
25:00 - Group Therapy with Tesla 
26:04 - Band Hiatus & Other Jobs 
27:40 - Depression, Isolation & Stigma 
31:36 - Covid Relief For Business 
32:45 - Arizona vs Texas 
33:45 - Wrap Up 

Tesla Band Website:
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