Even if most people think of cars when they hear the word Tesla, fans of heavy metal and hard rock will always know that Tesla is first and foremost a band. But not just any band; Tesla is one of the great hair metal bands to have ever roamed the earth. In fact, they are still very much roaming the earth. More than four decades after they first formed under the name Earthshaker, the remaining members of Tesla are still performing shows and playing all of their classic hits for their longtime fans, as well as those who are discovering Tesla for the first time and are eager to check them out live for the first time.

All About the Hair

It’s almost impossible to separate Tesla’s music from the hairstyles of its band members. After all, their musical style is often described as hair metal or glam metal because that music was like back in the 80s when Tesla first rose to fame. Over the years, they’ve incorporated more blues riffs into their sound and haven’t been afraid to take a more melodic and sometimes acoustic sound, showing a certain level of maturity that other metal bands can lack. However, the metal and hard rock nature of Tesla’s music has always been there from the beginning and continues to be a driving force in the band’s 21st-century albums. In other words, they’ve never forgotten their roots, and that includes the roots of their long, flowing hair.

Live and in Charge

If there’s one thing that’s true about any music fan who attends a Tesla concert, they’re guaranteed to get their money’s worth. With more than half a dozen studio albums, the band has a massive catalog of songs and always finds time to play all of their most memorable hits. Tesla has also released more than half a dozen live albums, making this a band that loves to perform live and always feeds off the energy coming from the crowd. Most times, the band would be more than happy to play all night if the venue would let them. Plus, Tesla is still working on new material, which means every Tesla concert is unique, even for fans who have seen them many times before. Also, you never know what new songs, old classics, or hidden gems they’ll be sharing with the crowd on any given night.