Tesla's Dave Rude talks new album HOMAGE, Motley Tour and original music recording challenges

* **00:00** – Introduction and welcome to Dave Rude from Tesla* **00:22** – Discussing the new album and the "economy of albums" in rock today* **01:28** – Why Tesla chooses to release singles versus full albums* **02:17** – How the new covers record came together "by accident"* **03:03** – Exploring the vocal-focused direction of the new album* **04:48** – Balancing original sound with the essence of cover songs* **06:03** – Upcoming tour details with Mötley Crüe and Extreme* **07:44** – The experience of headlining versus playing larger package tours* **11:13** – Rehearsing for the tour and updating the stage production* **13:16** – Why classic bands feel the need to play the "hits"* **15:56** – The challenge of making new music feel "classic" in the streaming era* **19:09** – Dave Rude’s solo projects and performing on the Monsters of Rock Cruise* **23:32** – Recording guitar parts in hotel rooms and dressing rooms on the road* **28:24** – Closing remarks and tour dates summary