ArtistInfo

Tesla

Band, 1981-1996 US, Sacramento, California
Rock

Tesla is an American rock band formed in Sacramento, California in late 1981 by bassist Brian Wheat and guitarist Frank Hannon as City Kidd. Lead vocalist Jeff Keith, drummer Troy Luccketta and guitarist Tommy Skeoch joined them by 1984. By 1986, the band had changed its direction under a new name: "Tesla". By 1990 the band started showing signs of wear, with the introduction of drummer, Stefano Pasta taking the throne for Luccketta for a brief period until his own departure for personal reason. In 1996, the band disbanded, with members devoting themselves to solo projects. In 2000, they reformed, but Tommy Skeoch departed the band in 2006 due to substance abuse, and was replaced by Dave Rude. They have sold 14 million albums in the United States.

Members

	Troy Luccketta dr, perc *1959 US
	Brian Wheat b, bvoc US
	Frank Hannon *1966 US
	Tommy Skeoch bvoc, acg, eg *1962 US
	Dave Rude g, voc US
	Jeff Keith voc *1958 US