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The Foster Albums: Fame, Friction, and Fallout

The Foster Albums: Fame, Friction, and Fallout

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Episode 3 of Missing Man: The Vince Welnick Story explores The Tubes' transition from A&M Records to Capitol Records and their collaboration with producer David Foster. The episode covers how the band struggled financially despite being a strong live act, the industry pressure to produce a hit, and the impact of working with Foster, who transformed their sound but also caused internal conflicts. Host Thom Jennings delves into The Tubes' SCTV appearance, their experiences with Foster, and how band members, particularly Vince Welnick, reacted to the commercial compromises. The episode concludes with reflections on what could have been if they had continued with Foster versus their decision to return to Todd Rundgren.


This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by GO ART!


  • Vince Welnick
  • The Tubes
  • David Foster
  • Capitol Records
  • A&M Records
  • SCTV
  • Fee Waybill
  • Prairie Prince
  • Music Industry Conflicts
  • 1980s Rock
  • "Talk to You Later"
  • "Don't Want to Wait Anymore"
  • Todd Rundgren
  • Session Musicians
  • Record Label Pressures
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