Episode 51: Tesla: The Early Years -- Revised!

The Rock and Metal Profs: The History and Philosophy of Rock and Metal

The Profs are back, and the "War of the Currents" begins with Tesla: The Early Years. When Tesla burst on the scene in the mid-eighties, many rock and metal fans took notice. With their straightforward workingman's approach to performing and touring, Tesla became one of the biggest bands in America. Remarkably, Tesla was also a thinking man's (and woman's) band. Not content to emulate other successful acts of the day with songs about sex and drugs, Tesla focused on thought-provoking subject matter -- history, politics, relationships and philosophy. Their success was beyond anything these 5 gents from Sacramento California could have envisioned. However, as we so often see, success bred strife, addiction, and division. in spite of that conflict, Tesla went on to produce some of the most thoughtful and memorable music ever produced in the genre.