Missing Man-The Vince Welnick Story

By: Thom Jennings
  • Summary

  • Vince Welnick’s journey took him from the groundbreaking artistry and theatrics of The Tubes to the legendary stage of the Grateful Dead.. This is not just a story about a keyboardist—it’s a story about a man whose career experienced the highest highs and lowest lows.. It’s about the moments that defined him, the music that flowed from his heart. Welcome to Missing Man: The Vince Welnick Story. This is a journey through the life of a musician whose light shone brightly. It’s a story of artistry, friendship, mental health, and the search for peace. I’m your host, and I invite you to join me as we explore the legacy of Vince Welnick, a man whose music touched many, and whose story deserves to be told.
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Episodes
  • Echoes from the Lounge: Meeting Vince Welnick
    Feb 21 2025
    The debut episode of Missing Man: The Vince Welnick Story introduces Vince’s early years in music, his pivotal role in The Tubes, and his lasting influence on rock and roll. Host Thom Jennings recounts his first encounter with Vince in 1985, setting the stage for an intimate exploration of the musician’s life. Featuring interviews with drummer Prairie Prince, Tubes frontman Fee Waybill, and Vince’s wife, Laurie Welnick, this episode captures Vince’s brilliance, humor, and the deep connections he forged with those around him.

    Keywords:

    - Vince Welnick
    - The Tubes
    - Grateful Dead
    - Rock history
    - Keyboardist
    - Missing Man Podcast
    - Prairie Prince
    - Fee Waybill
    - Laurie Welnick
    - 1970s rock
    - 1980s rock
    - Classic rock
    - Music documentary
    - Rock legends

    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!

    Music sourced from archive.org

    Vince's mom voiced by Lyn Kalnitz from an article Vince's Mom wrote.

    My son, a member of the Tubes
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    22 mins
  • Vince Welnick-Her Son and Member of the Tubes
    Feb 20 2025
    Vince's mom, voiced by Lyn Kalnitz

    My son, a member of the Tubes
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    1 min
  • Preview Clip: Vince's Vision
    1 min

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