Son of a Milkman, Brian Wheat
Son of a Milkman, Brian Wheat
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Son of a Milkman
My Crazy Life with Tesla

Author: Brian Wheat, Chris Epting, Joe Elliot

Narrator: Brian Wheat

Unabridged: 6 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/01/2021

Synopsis

Tesla's Brian Wheat lifts the lid on living the rock 'n' roll life while struggling with anxiety, depression, and other issues seldom discussed by musicians.

Brian Wheat is far from your typical rock star. As bassist for the multi-platinum band, Tesla, he's enjoyed the spoils of success and lived the sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll lifestyle to the hilt. But it came at a cost, one that took years to repair.

In this deeply honest and utterly revealing memoir, Wheat sheds light on the many challenges he faces, including bulimia, weight issues, and the crippling anxiety and depression caused by his conditions. Just like the songs his legendary band made, this is no-nonsense, blue-collar storytelling at its best. While revealing the vulnerable human behind the bass guitar, this autobiography also offers tremendous stories of life on the road, and collaborations and encounters with legendary figures like his pals in Def Leppard, David Lee Roth, Alice Cooper, and Paul McCartney. Son of a Milkman will entertain, surprise, and inspire longtime fans of this enduring band.

About Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat is best known as the bass guitarist of the platinum-selling band, Tesla, which he cofounded in 1982. Tesla became one of the biggest bands of the late 1980s-1990s. Brian owns a recording studio by the name of J Street Recorders in Sacramento, California. Papa Roach, Tesla, Pat Travers, Deftones, Kodiak Jack, Flashfires, and many others have recorded there.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sharkman

Very cool to read about a band from our area. I think the editing left a bit to be desired, and his thoughts seemed to be scattered a bit, but I loved the book. Worth reading, especially if you are a fan of Tesla like I am.......more

Goodreads review by Brittany

Honest, funny, and a fascinating perspective of the music scene in the sex, drugs, and rock & roll scene of the 80’s. I love music biographies/autobiographies and this history of the band Tesla and bass player Brian Wheat’s life had me not wanting to put the book down!......more

Goodreads review by David

Biografi yang menarik dan membuat saya lebih mengapresiasi Tesla. Terutama peran Brian di band serta dinamika antaranggota. Dan Brian beneran “son of a milkman”....!......more

Goodreads review by Elmer

This book could also be called the Accidental Rockstar. As a years-long Tesla fan, the insights and inspirations contended to be within the book was enough to make the purchase. However, after reading the story, I am left considering "Do I still like Tesla as much as I thought I did?" Brian gives us......more

Goodreads review by Peter

Well, I picked up their live album a long time ago 97 at a reused record shop. Really liked them but a lot of their singles on hair nation didn’t really float my boat. But because of the book, I have revisited their albums and I have to say, Jeff may have the best singing 80s voice. Definitely under......more

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