[PAR] [TLE] Brian Wheat [SEP] Brian Wheat (born November 5, 1963 in Sacramento, California) best known as the bass guitarist of the band Tesla.  He formed the band City Kidd in 1982, with his friend Frank Hannon.  After adding Tommy Skeoch, Jeff Keith and Troy Luccketta to the lineup, the band signed with Geffen Records and changed their name to Tesla. [PAR] [TLE] Tesla (band) [SEP] Tesla is an American heavy metal band formed in Sacramento, California in late 1981 by bassist Brian Wheat and guitarist Frank Hannon as "City Kidd".  Lead vocalist Jeff Keith, drummer Troy Luccketta and guitarist Tommy Skeoch joined them by 1984.  By 1986, the band had changed from its glam-derived sound to a 'rootsier' direction under a new name: "Tesla".  By 1990, the band started showing signs of wear, with the introduction of drummer, Stefano Pasta taking the throne for Luccketta for a brief period until his own departure for personal reasons.  In 1996, the band disbanded, with members devoting themselves to solo projects.  In 2000, they reformed, but Tommy Skeoch departed the band in 2006 due to substance abuse, and was replaced by Dave Rude.  They have sold 14 million albums in the United States.
[PAR] [TLE] Brian Wheat [ SEP ] Brian Wheat ( born November 5 , 1963 in Sacramento , California ) best known as the bass guitarist of the band Tesla . He formed the band City Kidd in 1982 , with his friend Frank Hannon . After adding Tommy Skeoch , Jeff Keith and Troy Luccketta to the lineup , the band signed with Geffen Records and changed their name to Tesla . [PAR] [TLE] Tesla ( band ) [ SEP ] Tesla is an American heavy metal band formed in Sacramento , California in late 1981 by bassist Brian Wheat and guitarist Frank Hannon as " City Kidd " . Lead vocalist Jeff Keith , drummer Troy Luccketta and guitarist Tommy Skeoch joined them by 1984 . By 1986 , the band had changed from its glam - derived sound to a ' rootsier ' direction under a new name : " Tesla " . By 1990 , the band started showing signs of wear , with the introduction of drummer , Stefano Pasta taking the throne for Luccketta for a brief period until his own departure for personal reasons . In 1996 , the band disbanded , with members devoting themselves to solo projects . In 2000 , they reformed , but Tommy Skeoch departed the band in 2006 due to substance abuse , and was replaced by Dave Rude . They have sold 14 million albums in the United States .
Who is the lead vocalist of the band that Brian Wheat was best known as the bass guitarist of?
Who is the lead vocalist of the band that Brian Wheat was best known as the bass guitarist of ?
Jeff Keith
Jeff Keith