Jeff Keith of Tesla talks about his Rock Scene
Jeff Keith of Tesla was first exposed to music by his father, who played guitar for a local bar band in Georgetown, CA. After graduating high school, Jeff bought a guitar chord book and learned his favorite Beatles & Rolling Stones songs to play at campfires. He later auditioned & got the gig for the band City Kidd, and they played Top 40 hits with a few of their own songs mixed in. City Kidd was eventually renamed Tesla. Tesla went on tour with Mötley Crüe in 1990, and Nikki Sixx “in a loving, joking way” described Tesla as “a bunch of tomato farmers from Sacramento.” “We were proud to be tomato famers from Sacramento.” Jeff says. Some of his biggest influences are Steven Tyler, Bon Scott, and his favorite band, Foghat. “Foghat, early ZZ Top; all that good stuff. I’m stuck in the 60’s and 70’s.” Go to RockSceneMagazine.com for more cool interviews.
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This entire band epitomized “no bullsh*t”, humble, blue Jean, rock-n-roll. So many great memories listening to these guys.
This band needs to be in rock and roll hall of fame.
jeffs awesome! i met him about 20 yrs ago. he was staying at a hotel i worked at as a kid....tesla was playing a venue close by that night...he could tell i was a fan when i waited on him in the hotels restaurant...and asked if id like to come to the show....if course i said yes....he set me up with tickets and backstage passes for me and 3 friends....he was the nicest dude....remembered exactly who i was bsckstage too and took alot of time to talk with my friends and i....it was a fun time!
Most underrated band ever
I love Jeff Keith. He's so humble and real. He seems like a beautiful person.
Jeff is a great example of what musicians today really need....talent, love for your fans, a big heart, and some humility.
What a humble and genuine guy. A vocalist with a gift of storytelling... That's a star.
Met this guy a couple of times....kool motherfuker. Very down to earth..no rockstar attitude at all..he deserves every bit of success that has come his way...not to mention one of the last of the best frontmen in RocknRoll... keep it up Jeff!!!
Jeff was part of my first Rock show. Badlands, Tesla, Great White. That night is still vivid in my mind. All 3 bands kicked ass.
Those "tomato farmers from Sacramento" wrote the soundtrack to my life. I'm grateful for the music.
Never forget seeing them 1987 when they opened up for Def Leppard!! Gawd those were the days!!!
I have seen Tesla 27 times great everytime
With as underrated as they are and how much more recognition they deserve, it's a wonder how he remains so warm and humble. What a truly cool dude.
Appreciate Jeff's humbleness
It's nice to see a rocker give credit to so many other bands.
He's what a singer is all about... HEART \m/\m/
That Band Rocked ur ass off .Talented Bad ass Musicians !!! Great Live Band!!!
Man, I’ve seen so many shows, and Tesla easily ranks among the BEST!! Thanks for the music guys! 👍🏻
This frikn rock legend! First saw them in 88 opening for Poison! 6 shows and 30 years later I’m still rockin Tesla’s Greatest Hits and 5 Man Jam ALL the way home! Got my 11 year old singing Love Song like a champ! We love ya Jeff! Keep on rockin in the free world!
Jeff is the man, what a great band real musicians