Classic Rock Here And Now: TESLA 'MONSTER GUITARIST'FRANK HANNON TALKS NEW TESLA ALBUM... UPCOMING DATES WITH MOTLEY CRUE...AND MUCH MORE! ZOOM EXCLUSIVE ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS.

Thursday, March 12, 2026

TESLA 'MONSTER GUITARIST'FRANK HANNON TALKS NEW TESLA ALBUM... UPCOMING DATES WITH MOTLEY CRUE...AND MUCH MORE! ZOOM EXCLUSIVE ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS.

FRANK HANNON

CO-FOUNDER AND LEAD GUITARIST

OF THE HARD ROCK BAND

T E S L A

RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO

"SAN FRANCISCO"

FROM HIS LATEST RELEASE

'REFLECTIONS'

ZOOM SPECIAL EVENT ON

INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

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Frank Hannon, co-founder and lead guitarist of the hard rock band TESLA, has released a new music video for his instrumental track “San Francisco.” The song taps into a deeper improvisational lineage Frank has long been part of -– a side of his playing that has often lived just outside the spotlight of his arena-rock success and highlights a more exploratory guitar voice that many listeners may not immediately associate with him.

“San Francisco” is the latest single from his new, country-western infused instrumental album, Reflections. The video features original, hand-played oil-light visuals from Brotherhood of Light Show artist Chris Samardizch, directly connecting the project to the Fillmore-era psychedelic tradition that helped shape the Bay Area jam scene.

While Frank is widely known for his arena-rock legacy, another side of his story has always leaned toward improvisation and the communal Bay Area tradition. His father-in-law was Dickey Betts, and that melodic, exploratory sensibility runs through his phrasing. He has sat in multiple times with moe. and built a close musical bond with members of the Allman Betts family, earning credibility in rooms where his metal reputation initially raised eyebrows. Growing up in Northern California, the influence of Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, and Santana shaped how he approaches harmony and feel on the guitar.

That spirit is front and center on Reflections, an instrumental album that feels like a natural evolution for him. Recorded as raw first takes with an emphasis on touch and emotional arc, it captures instinct over polish. “San Francisco” was tracked as an open-ended jam, beginning with live bass and expanded through one-take guitar overdubs, moving from psychedelic textures into a flamenco-inspired bridge.

Frank first connected with Samardizch at the Fillmore while performing with Devon Allman and Duane Betts, making the collaboration feel rooted in shared history. The Brotherhood of Light Show lineage traces back to the Summer of Love, the Monterey Pop Festival, and decades at the Fillmore Auditorium.

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FROM

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entitled

‘REFLECTIONS’

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"From the first shimmering notes, Hannon invites the listener into a world where melody speaks louder than words. The album flows like a lived‑in diary: tender, contemplative, and unafraid to linger in the quiet spaces where truth lives. His guitar tone is warm and human, almost vocal in its phrasing, carrying the weight of memory and the lightness of hope in the same breath.

What makes Reflections so powerful is its restraint. Hannon doesn’t chase speed or flash — he chases feeling, and he captures it with stunning clarity. Each track paints a landscape: dusty Americana horizons, candlelit rooms, wide‑open skies. You can hear the years in his hands, the wisdom in his choices, the peace in his pauses."

"It’s an album that doesn’t demand attention — it earns it. It doesn’t shout — it glows. It doesn’t try to impress — it connects."

"A beautiful, heartfelt instrumental journey from an artist who continues to evolve while staying true to his soul. Five stars, without hesitation."

...Music Journalist Ray Shasho

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

FRANK HANNON

VISIT

https://frankhannon.com/

Official Website

https://www.facebook.com/FrankHannonOfficial/

FACEBOOK

https://www.instagram.com/frankhannonofficial/

INSTAGRAM

https://www.tiktok.com/@frankhannonoffical

TIKTOK

https://music.apple.com/us/album/walk-in-the-rain-single/1800938197

APPLE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTI7a_fifBM

YOUTUBE

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5AMduyuBdM2L6KwtUQ3dIg?si=dxGQkEgcS22OT5mWmBeBtA&nd=1&dlsi=58015769693d415a

SPOTIFY

Discography

with Tesla

Mechanical Resonance (1986)

The Great Radio Controversy (1989)

Psychotic Supper (1991)

Bust a Nut (1994)

Into the Now (2004)

Real to Reel (2007)

Real to Reel, Vol. 2 (2007)

Forever More (2008)

Twisted Wires & theAcoustic Sessions (2011)

Simplicity (2014)

Shock (2019)

Solo albums

Guitarz from Marz (2005)

Gypsy Highway (2010)

Six String Soldiers (2012, with Frank Hannon Band)

World Peace (unknown release date)

From One Place to Another, Vol. 1 & 2 (unknown release dates)

Reflections (2025)

FRANK HANNON

APPEARS

MARCH 12TH 2026

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

WITH RAY SHASHO

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