The acclaimed American hard rock band TESLA is proud to release their new album, ‘Homage,’ out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Marking a full-circle moment in their storied career, the album finds the band returning to their roots with a collection of covers honoring some of rock’s most timeless hits.
To celebrate the announcement, the band shares their rendition of The Temptations’ 1967 classic, “I Wish It Would Rain.” The track arrives alongside an official music video, available below.
Brian Wheat comment’s
“‘I Wish It Would Rain’ is a nod to one of the greatest singers of all time, David Ruffin. It’s a great song, and I’ve always loved it. One of the things I’m most proud of about TESLA’s version is that I think David Ruffin would be proud to hear Jeff sing it. He did an amazing job on this one. As far as the band goes, there are lots of bands that can play. I’m proud that TESLA has developed the maturity to know when not to play. With a song like this, it could’ve easily gone the other way. We could’ve overplayed it and added all kinds of extra parts that would’ve been too much. Instead, we stayed true to the original arrangement, with five guys playing very sparsely and letting Jeff’s vocal carry the song.”
Watch the Official Music Video for “I Wish It Would Rain” HERE
It is remarkable to reflect on the more than 40 years since TESLA began as a cover band performing in California nightclubs before going on to write and record original material and sell millions of albums.
Much like their musical heroes — The Beatles and The Rolling Stones—artists who honed their craft by performing songs from those who came before them, TESLA followed a similar path in their early years and continues to embrace the tradition of paying tribute through cover songs today.
‘Homage,’ the band’s new album, not only honors legendary artists but also provides an opportunity to showcase lead singer Jeff Keith’s vocal diversity. The album stands as a thank-you expressed through music, an offering to the iconic voices and songs that shaped the band’s influences and, ultimately, their own songwriting.
