I am so excited! I just received my copy of Tesla’s recently released Homage album. I was blessed and honored to be asked last year to play keyboards on this 13-song project.
I flew to Brian Wheat’s studio in Auburn, NY, in November ’25. Brian also produced the project. It was an amazing experience to be a small part of it. The LP’s liner notes describe the project as a “thank you note written in sound.” It’s an acknowledgment of greats like Bob Seger, Etta James, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Temptations, Hank Williams, and others. Each track showcases Jeff Keith’s incredible vocal ability. I’m grateful to Jeff, Brian, and the entire band for the call!
The songs were from records I had spun on the turntable during my younger years growing up in Southeast Missouri. This acclaimed 40-year-old rock band from Sacramento, California, and I found common ground through the music. For example, I can still recall hammering out the intro to Badfinger’s “Come and Get It” on my piano when the song was released in 1970.
The LP also includes a new original song with a powerful message titled “Never Alone.”
I would encourage fans of classic rock and soul music to check out Homage, the latest release from Tesla, who are still rockin’ and keepin’ it real!
