Frank Hannon Interview - Sweetwater's Guitars and Gear, Vol. 94

[@Mikeys_garage_mods]

Frank is a class act...such a great guy, cool as they come!

[@bstrick1393]

1st time I have shared this story... when I worked at a pawnshop in Columbus, Ohio a guy walked in wanted to see a guitar (gold les paul) hanging way up high and was interested in it and asked me if I could get it down for him... I had no idea who he was I said ok brb and went to get the ladder.... after getting it down and handing it to him I went in the back and a few minutes later heard this guy whaling out some riffs... being young and inspired I went over to where he was testing this gold les paul... I said damn dude your pretty good are you in a local band or something like that... He said "No" I said you should be you are really good.... then he said he played in a band called "Tesla" at 1st i thought he was joking "I went and found tesla cassette insert and saw the band photo sure enough it was him.... anyway to tell less details @4:23 Frank reminds me of my self telling this story learning van halen from older guys... at this time I was watching him and I had a guitar in hand and Frank showed me how to play "MeanStreet" from van halen He came back the next day and decided to buy the gold les paul I was 19 years old will never forget this guy he was pure CLASS!

[@frankhannon8943]

Hello B Thank you so much for being a fan of mine, thanks for all the love and support you have shown me through my career, I wouldn't be where I am today without you my fans, I see all of your comments and I deeply appreciate the love❤️🥰 Please always reach out to my private & personal email contact below for more enquires and private sessions on guitar lessons. private email contact: [e-mail] Kind Regards, Frank Hannon

[@Markcello]

@@frankhannon8943 Hello Frank, greetings from Chile!

[@brockpinson949]

Great story. I would be blown away meeting him. Respect!

[@Thecherokee4x4]

Such a cool dude... I've always admired Franks style of playing especially on acoustic. The interviewer did a fantastic job, props to him too

[@xanderhodel5067]

tesla was the first band to get me into rock i love them and i found out i went to the same high school as some of them!!! so rad dude.

[@thesefewdays1093]

I picked up my first guitar after hearing 5 Man Acoustical Jam. I learned guitar by watching countless bootleg DVDs of Tesla/Frank Hannon and just playing along. It became a huge honor playing a show with you in Salt Lake City. Thanks Frank.

[@freebirdforever2674]

Awesome interview. Can't believe Hannon was in a band called Moondog Mayne, doubtless after the Portland wrestler from the '70s. Thank you, Frank, for all the great music and memories - your music is the music of my early teens, I spent many nights as a kid honing my own chops to Mechanical Resonance. You make that SG sing, growl, cut, caress, moan and scream and everything in between!

[@leosun8469]

I love how down to earth and humble Frank is, especially since he’s such a phenomenal musician.👍🏻🤘🏻

[@brockpinson949]

I have 2 of those amplifiers. Sold all my others. So cool Frank would validate how I feel about blackstar.

[@extrememike]

Very humble. Great guy!

[@freebirdforever2674]

I had a semester of theatre at San Jose State with Christy's sister, Kim. She was (and I'm sure still is) an awesome human being - I was such a stupid kid back then. I hope she's doing well - that's really cool that Dickey Betts is your father-in-law, Frank! Much admiration for him as well.

[@briandietrich1373]

Seems so humble and grateful. Would love to meet him.

[@danacoleman4007]

Frank Hannon lives at the intersection of awesomely cool dude and incredible musician!

[@jameswilson3554]

My favorite guitarist of all times. Great video 2thumbs up...

[@TheBrightSounds]

I have no affiliation with Sweetwater other than being a regular customer and I absolutely love everything about how they do business. Customer service is alive and well with you guys. Your success is because you care.

[@sweetwater]

😊👍

[@dixonworld]

Tesla are up there with skynyrd, free, cream, and the van halens of this world...marvellous band

[@briandietrich1373]

Wonderful human being! Great interview. Thank you!

[@megan8534]

I have played in a hair metal band for years. Frank is an awesome mentor rock on brother. I wud give anything. To meet a true rockstar. Like him. Keep true rock n roll. Alive brother

[@frankhannon8943]

Hello megan, Thank you so much for being a fan of mine, thanks for all the love and support you have shown me through my career, I wouldn't be where I am today without you my fans, I see all of your comments and I deeply appreciate the love❤️🥰 Please always reach out to my private & personal email contact below for more enquires and private sessions on guitar lessons. private email contact: [e-mail] Kind Regards, Frank Hannon

[@ChrisC.Ccwhiskey]

Awesome that he plays blackstar amps now and that just Confirms that I made the right choice with my blackstars, love Tesla and fan since the beginning and will be there oct 6 2023 Friday night in Las Vegas house of blues for my birthday!! Can't freaking wait !!!

[@hazor777]

AS FAR AS ALBUM SALES, and new trend in popular music (which had quite a strong run : 7to 8 years) TESLA , UNDENIABLY , STARTED THE WHOLE 'UNPLUGGED' TREND , with '5 MAN ACOUSTICAL JAM', specifically with the song 'SIGNS' ( a Ten Years After cover , btw) - which charted pretty high . Frankie is being humble and a bit coy , here, when he comments on that 6:36 Tesla has always been a band that continues to carry the torch for straight, pure , guitar driven Rock N Roll.

[@pedraw]

I can't stop smiling

[@pedraw]

Frank seems like a good guy. I saw Tesla in Daytona Beach at the Ocean Center in 92. Franks rendition of Peter Framptons, Do You Feel Like I do, was mind blowing. Great show. My live albums of memory were Alice Cooper, Welcome to my Nightmare. Kiss, Alive. Ted Nugent, Double Live Gonzo. Kiss , Alive II. Aerosmith, Live Bootleg.

[@lawnboy9224]

Frank you are the man!

[@KTGHATS]

The nicest guy in the industry..solid fella,great band

[@wreckoningday]

Frank Hannon rocks

[@sweetwater]

We agree, wreckoningday!

[@allendean9807]

Frank has always been a great guy. Have known him since high school. He always has a great demeanor, and even though he’s a local hero, when he comes out, he gives of himself to everyone who comes up to say hi. Added to that, his wife is the sweetest girl in the world!

[@gregrodenbaugh7747]

I Remember frank and the boys when they were city kid ....

[@RoeShamBoe]

awesome stories seems like a super cool guy.

[@stricknine8623]

Awesome video,...Thankyou Frank and Sweetwater. What is the exact model of that Blackstar amp ?

[@Boogieplex]

Frank Hannon is one of the coolest dudes around. His guitar player is second to none,and hd has great taste in gear. Ive always had a thing for white SG’s(also blackstar). I think this amp is next on my list.what is it a club ht40?

[@eddietruly8807]

boogieplex indeed ..I am a Southpaw so I never had to option for a left handed SG in white body and black BG ..But I have a Black Body white batwing BG from 1977 I have looked into getting paint9but sadly way to much...not like a fender where u can take off neck etc...

[@homersimpson2159]

Boogieplex, Frank is a guitar player, he doesn't have a guitar player.

[@POLLOTROM]

Thank You! especially for the end Just what I was looking for (how to play the Modern day Cowboy riff) found it here without expecting it.

[@javierservigon]

That intro to modern day cowboy is impossible

[@RobNY5150]

Great band real musicians

[@kelyluvtesla]

Bravo! Bravo! Luv ya Frank Big Yooper hugs oxox

[@frankhannon8943]

Hello kelly Thank you so much for being a fan of mine, thanks for all the love and support you have shown me through my career, I wouldn't be where I am today without you my fans, I see all of your comments and I deeply appreciate the love❤️🥰 Please always reach out to my private & personal email contact below for more enquires and private sessions on guitar lessons. private email contact: [e-mail] Kind Regards, Frank Hannon

[@jeromejackson2455]

Hey Frank so was my mom I also came from a musical family she use to sing in a band that,s how I. Love rock music

[@danacoleman4007]

Frank was your mom? That's weird

[@brianosbment2343]

Cool he has the Black star HT Club40. I had already decided,that is my next amp,even before this video.

[@brianosbment2343]

I never knew he was pretty much self-taught. Frank has always been a great guitarist and songwriter. First concert was Johnny Cash. Nothing wrong with that. I found out a few years ago that I am related to Johnny Cash. Never got a chance to meet him. Anyways,that's beside the point,lol. Tesla and Frank rock!!!

[@Jenjane55]

Frank is awesome! Not only does he know guitars but one time he mentioned a famous cutting horse. I wonder if he is a horseman as well?

[@angierucker5505]

Awesome ... i had no idea that Dickie Betts is his father in law.

[@frankhannon8943]

Hello Angie, Thank you so much for being a fan of mine, thanks for all the love and support you have shown me through my career, I wouldn't be where I am today without you my fans, I see all of your comments and I deeply appreciate the love❤️🥰 Please always reach out to my private & personal email contact below for more enquires and private sessions on guitar lessons. private email contact: [e-mail] Kind Regards, Frank Hannon

[@hannonfrank117]

Hey

[@jarrodleerocks]

What model amp is that? Great tone

[@marksaunders5041]

Frank is a solid guitarist....can't wait to see him, Tesla and Def Leppard tomorrow night in Halifax Nova Scotia 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@whittington72]

"Nice".. this should be a drinking game.

[@oldgit4260]

Hang tough was a song I loved, why do I never hear this stuff on radio stations!? They're useless

[@electriceye683]

🤘🤘

[@deeser286]

"Five Guys Acoustic Record"6:30??? This guy think Tesla was flipping burgers? WTH

[@aprilveach8947]

My first concert was at Arco Arena. Ozzy Amthrax and Beastie Boys

[@hannonfrank117]

Hello, I want you to know just how much I appreciate everything you have done for me. Words cannot express how grateful I am for your kindness and generosity. Thank you so much for being there for me through thick and thin. You are a true fan, and I am so grateful for that. Your positivity and kindness have made an unbearable time a little bit better, and your words of encouragement inspired me during a difficult time. You cannot imagine how much strength your support has given me during a difficult time. I appreciate you more than words can say. I hope you keep being a great fan; you are Watch out for some fresh music 🎶 👌

[@brockpinson949]

Frank and a white sg = badassness

[@mikeferris408]

Ya know that part in pulp fiction where bruce Willis's woman forgets the watch and bruce freaks out on her for it? Thats probably exactly what i would do if my favorite acoustic guitar neck broke off.. for sure, just like that! Lol

[@helmiabdullah2271]

Tesla meet Spocks Beard....🤘

[@dickdastardly2560]

OMG OMG a Gibson guitar fell over and the neck snapped off!!!!!!

[@rialdaredzic9687]

:D

[@rayfabris2512]

moon dog mane nice gig