Tesla's Frank Hannon on Homage, Mötley Crüe & 40 Years of Tesla

Frank Hannon of Tesla joins Metal Mayhem ROC to discuss the band's new covers album, Homage, this summer's tour with Mötley Crüe and Extreme, and 40 years since the release of Tesla's debut album, Mechanical Resonance. Frank also reflects on recording Homage, the band's new original song "Never Alone," life on the road today, his favorite Tesla album, leaving the rock-and-roll lifestyle behind, and why mentoring up-and-coming bands has become one of the most rewarding parts of his career. Metal Mayhem ROC https://metalmayhemroc.com/ Tesla https://teslatheband.com/ ________________________________________ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Tesla vs. Tesla Cars 02:47 The Story Behind Homage 05:04 Choosing the Songs for Homage 07:06 Inside the Songs on Homage 11:44 The New Tesla Song "Never Alone" 13:13 Summer Tour with Mötley Crüe & Extreme 17:25 Leaving the Rock & Roll Lifestyle 18:35 40 Years of Mechanical Resonance 25:27 Mentoring Young Bands 27:20 Final Thoughts #Tesla #FrankHannon #Homage #MotleyCrue #Extreme #MechanicalResonance #ClassicRock #HardRock #MetalMayhemROC