I met the drummer in Walmart a few weeks ago. He liked my youngest daughter’s personality so much he bought her a toy. Stood and talked for about 5 minutes. Hell of a nice guy
Two things about this.... 1. Omg I would never expect to meet someone like the drummer fir Tesla or any band that has/had some clout in Walmart period. 2. That is so incredibly awesome that he stopped to talk and bought your daughter a gift. Take away, note to self; don't go to Walmart looking like a troll just Incase. 🤣😅😬
Hahaha....funny my brother chatted with Jeff in a Walmart a few years ago in Rocklin, CA. These dudes have always been way laid back. We grew up in the same neighborhood and watched them in the City Kid days.
You HAVE to watch the official videos to these songs. Being a teen in the 80s was glorious. Getting to see all these bands live was an amazing experience.
One of the most beautiful ballads ever composed. Tesla is among the most underrated bands of all time, and Frank Hannon never gets the recognition he deserves as a guitarist.
My husband proposed to this song. 24 years after our wedding, he lost his battle with brain cancer, and this song was playing when he crossed. "Love is all around you. Love is knocking outside your door. Waiting for you is this love made just for two"
Tesla seems to evoke strong emotions, you either love them or hate them. Personally, 5 Man Acoustical Jam is always on my 'required albums when stranded on a desert island' list, but know plenty who absolutely hate them. No accounting for taste!
Tesla was like the antidote to the LA hair bands of that era. All about the music, not the image, and a country and blues influence that set them apart from a lot of contemporary "metal" bands.
ehh not at all. They were definitely another hair band. More talent... yes. But lets be honest the antidote was coming just a year later with Nirvana and Pearl Jam
Nothing better than Tesla live... hundreds ..or thousands of drunk people hugging and singing along ... beautiful thing.... summer nights...TESLA....awesome
Brad,... you are now officaily my reaction hero. One of the reasons I purchased my first guitar was due to Tesla, my third guitar was directly inspired by them. Check out "It's gettin' better",... I've been in and out of clinics almost a dozen times and a US Army veteran with more than a quarter of century service. That song has guided me from some very dark places,... it's also the first song I ever learned to play in it's entirety.
When I was younger I bought their album Mechanical Resonance on cassette on a whim and ended up breaking it I played it so much. Love the reactions. Real people. Keep it up.
Figured Lex would like this but hearing Brad talk about good guitar work and nearly being brought to tears (?) was a pleasant surprise. Modern Day Cowboy, Heaven's Trail (No Way Out), or Little Suzi are some rockers. Very underrated band in my opinion.
TESLA is a severely underrated band. The lyrics and sheer musical talent are what separates them from most of the other bands during their era. TESLA is one of my favorite bands of all time.
Yes finally some Tesla!! Tesla is one of my all-time favorite band ever, so underrated it's a shame, keep on going on the Tesla train they have many many great songs. Here's some songs : Call It What You Want, Edison's Medicine, What You Give, Hang Tough, Modern Day Cowboy, Little Suzi, Gettin' Better, We're Not Good Together, Heaven's Trail (no way out), Don't De-Rock Me, Try So Hard.
Their greatest song is “WHAT YOU GIVE.”. The lead singer wrote it about his dog, who had just passed away…. If you love animals, you will love it !!!!!
You're a good guy Brad. I get frustrated that ppl give you shit sometimes. I'VE given you shit a time or two. But I know you're a good guy, And your dynamic with Lex is awesome
I remember listening to a live version of this song back in 1993. I was in my 1987 blue Mazda 626. I was being kicked out of my house, I was moving 700 miles away and thinking about a girl I liked. It was dark summer month and i was the only person sitting in this state park. Memories.
He played a club I worked in about 15 years ago called Ecks Saloon. He was down to earth and treated the staff with respect. I was very impressed with his humility and kindness.
Don't front, Brad - shed those tears and own your sensitive side! And Lex, you're rocking out the whole time! You're clearly a rock chick waiting to happen! Love you guys, keep posting...
At 49 years old, I've seen close to 1000 concerts in my life. No joke. One of the first 10 was Tesla on the 5 Man Acoustical Jam tour. It still holds up, almost 30 years later.
This is from my parent's era and I remember it coming on the radio as a kid. They would say it was one of "their songs" since high school. Unfortunately, my parents are split up now. Listening to this again was harder than I thought it would be...
The secret to this song's success, I just realized, is the singer's cadence. He really delays the phrases well, if that makes any sense. One of the better efforts of the obligatory hair metal power ballads, if not the best. I always liked Home Sweet Home by Motley Crue, though.
I just love Lex. What a great personality. I love how she explains what she is feeling. She has an older soul. Iam 66 and havent seen some one express themselves so articuetly in many years, love that.
My hometown boys! South Sacramento's finest. I knew Frank Hannon (guitarist and band founder) back when we were 13 or 14. We all rode BMX and one day at his house, we were checking out his new guitar. He tells us he's going to be a rock star.....and we all said sure dude we all want to be rock stars. Then he proceeds to play all of Freebird, Stairway to Heaven and on and on. Yeah, we knew he was going to be a badass rock star after that. All the guys in the band are very cool and just down to earth....still jamming today and making new music. Check out their newest song. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lxOHFCKgauk.html
I've loved this song since I first heard it in the 90s when a group of kids from school played the opening part during a talent show. One of the most beautiful songs ever written.
Nice. I used to play this on the guitar and my daughter and I would harmonize. They did a good remake of the five man electrical jam song “signs” also.
My older brother passed away of cancer!!!! Loved these guy's!!¡!!!! Good to hear it,and other cultures listening and enjoying!!!❤️ Thanks guy's!( Made my day!)
Wow...memories. brings me back to 1991 Malmstrom AFB out drinking at the bars. After copious pitchers of beer and countless games of pool. Someone would always kick this song off in the bar , literally the entire bar filled would sing this song.....❤
We're no good together is another song by them that seems underrated. Saw these guys when they were just cover band. Not long after, they became Tesla. Also, if you want to hear some really good guitars from them, "don't de-rock me" is awesome.
Mechanical Resonance is a fantastic album. Saw them here in Jax a few years ago at the Florida Theatre and they were terrific- no backing tracks, no bullshit. Just straight ahead, honest rock..
Wow. Brad, my man. That one got you. It's ok. It's a great song with a great message. I was in New Orleans a couple of years ago and these street artists had their paintings on display and I was checking them all out. I got to this one artist display and it was Louis Armstrong playing his sax. I just stared at it and all of a sudden I felt the artist's painting and got all choked up and felt tears running down my face. It was the first time a painting has done that to me. It was truly moving. Love you guys channel by the way.
It's alright man. As I get older I react like you do to certain songs too. It just means that you have a heart. Another Tesla song with a great message is "What You Give".... I love the lyrics
Lexi would enjoy watching the video of Frank & the double neck guitar !!! Frank is an amazing guitarist!!! I’m almost positive he also was involved with Guns n Roses song!
I'm pretty sure I've already landed a comment on this vid, seeing as its been posted over a year ago, but it popped back up tonight in the YooToob algorithm and Brad... don't feel bad nor apologize for getting emotional. There's no shame in that. Feel it, brother. This song hits all the right notes for it. It is a truly beautiful song and if you don't feel a little emotional about it, then yr not human. It's a brilliant love song. Tesla (the band) were a HUGELY under-rated during their time. They fell in to the "hair-metal" category by no fault of their own. They weren't "Hair Metal." They actually had a real voice. Five Man Acoustic Jam is a great record that is worth exploring.
