Missing Man-The Vince Welnick Story

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of depression, psychiatric medication, and suicide. In the final episode of Missing Man: The Vince Welnick Story, we take a clear-eyed, compassionate look at Vince’s final years, beginning with his time in the Grateful Dead. We examine the fan criticism he endured, how he evolved as a player, and the profound impact Jerry Garcia’s death had on the...

As the Grateful Dead searches for a new keyboardist following the untimely passing of Brent Mydland, Vince Welnick prepares for the opportunity of a lifetime. In Episode 5, “The Audition,” we follow Vince’s emotional and intense journey from hopeful contender to official member of one of the world’s most iconic bands. Vince’s widow, Laurie Welnick, offers a deeply personal look at how Vince prepar...

In this special bonus episode of Missing Man – The Vince Welnick Story, we present a never-before-released interview with Vince Welnick, recorded in 1989 aboard Todd Rundgren's tour bus. Conducted by Bill Salom for Utopia Times, this candid conversation offers a rare glimpse into Vince’s world during a pivotal time in his career — post-Tubes, pre-Dead, and deep in the creative trenches with Rundgr...

Episode four looks at the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for Vince. We explore the breakup of The Tubes' original lineup and Vince Welnick's exciting transition into new musical territory. After Fee Waybill's departure, the band attempted to move forward with a new lead singer—but it wasn't the same. Vince, ever the survivor, found fresh creative ground performing with Todd Rundg...

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 conflict...

In this episode, host Thom Jennings explores Vince Welnick’s early days with The Beans, the band that would evolve into The Tubes. Through archival interviews and insights from Vince’s widow, Lori Welnick, the episode paints a vivid picture of their life in San Francisco, from living in a rundown Victorian house to the formation of The Tubes and their eventual signing with A&M Records. Listene...

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’...

Vince's mom, voiced by Lyn Kalnitz My son, a member of the Tubes