Frank Hannon On New Live Tesla DVD

Here's a brand new August 2008 interview with Tesla guitarist Frank Hannon. In this one, Frank talks in detail about the new Tesla DVD - "Comin Atcha Live 2008" - pictured at left. The new DVD is an amazing document of the band's live power, containing over two hours of music plus loads of special features. Frank talks about planning for the DVD, what it was like capturing all the extra footage, and the momentum he hopes Tesla will continue with this DVD. Frank also notes in the interview that Tesla is currently working hard to finish up a new studio album set for October release. That new studio album will contain a newly arranged version of the new track featured in the DVD - "Dear Private Ledbetter" - which Frank says is a tribute to U.S. soldiers in harms way. Other topics discussed include the addition of guitarist Dave Rude to the band, and Frank's feelings on the band since they got back together in 2000. Make sure you check out Tesla at www.teslatheband.com for more info on the DVD - and watch out for that new studio album - should be killer. Thanks to Frank for the chat!

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Author Sterling Whitaker Explains "The Grand Delusion"

Some time ago I received an e-mail from an author who had written a comprehensive biography of the band Styx. The author, Sterling Whitaker, had asked me if I'd like to check out the book titled "The Grand Delusion: The Unauthorized True Story of Styx". I love music related biographies, so I said sure. I was blown away by the material in this book. Sterling gives incredible insight into the inner workings of Styx through interviews with the band members, their inner circle (former managers, friends, record label types, etc.), and those that were there for the highs and lows of Styx's 30 plus year career. Sterling presents this information in an organized, readable fashion and does a great job with all the details. By the end of the book, you'll know more about Styx than you had ever hoped - maybe you'll even come away with added respect for the effort that it took to get this band to the top. In this new July 2008 interview I talk with Sterling about the book in detail. Take a listen and hear what he has to say about the treasure trove of Styx info that is this book. Thanks to Sterling for the chat - and pick up his book at www.thegranddelusion.com.

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