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 - Intro01:44 - Music Vs Baseball 03:01 - Neighbors with Frank Hannon03:35 - Jeff Keith Singing04:38 - 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:https://teslatheband.comSave Our Stages:https://www.saveourstages.comChuck Shute Website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!