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Tesla Guitarist Tommy Skeoch Leaves Band Indefinitely By Sefany Jones, Contributing Editor Friday, July 16, 2004 @ 11:31 AM Guitarist Skeoch Leaves Tesla - advertisement - - advertisement - Tesla, after the release of their highly-anticipated album Into the Now and amidst a US tour, have announced the (hopefully temporary) departure of guitarist Tommy Skeoch, as he seeks treatment for an undisclosed illness. Here is the official statement from Teslatheband.com: Our friend, brother and band mate Tommy Skeoch is taking some time off from the band to seek treatment for addiction, an illness that cannot be defeated without help. We hope you will all join us in wishing him a very healthy recovery so that he is able to return to the band. We’d also like to thank our friend Scott Johnson, who will be filling in on guitar in Tommy’s absence for the upcoming shows. Back to Top

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