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"The future of the shooting sports in this country is in the hands of tomorrow's Outdoorsmen and women. The youth of America must be educated to the Wholesome and valued world of hunting and conservation. Because rock 'n roll plays such a pivotal role in a young person's life, I will share my wonderful lifestyle and experiences with them." — Ted Nugent

The Musician

The incomparable guitar genius and fire-breathing intensity of Ted Nugent have carved him a permanent place among the legends of rock. Hailing from Detroit, the guitarist's prodigious talents, ear-shattering volume and over-the-top onstage antics quickly earned Young Ted the moniker of "Motor City Madman," along with international acclaim.

Recognized as the world's leading guitar showman, Nugent's no-holds-barred career spans five decades of multi-platinum hits. From the ground breaking Amboy Dukes' "Journey to the Center of the Mind," to classics like "Stranglehold" and "Cat Scratch Fever," Damn Yankees chartbusters like "High Enough," cult classic "Fred Bear," and now “I Still Believe,” Ted's rapid-fire sonic assaults continue to sell out venues around the globe.

The sounds he wrings from his almighty Gibson Byrdland leave audiences gasping for breath and begging for more. To millions of guitar lovers everywhere, TED NUGENT is rock and roll.


Ted Facts:

  • Started playing guitar in 1956
  • Recorded 35 albums 1967-2009; sold over 40 million albums worldwide
  • Considered the world’s #1 Guitar Showman
  • Rock-n-rolls approximately six months per year, hunts six months per year
  • ALWAYS outspoken about drugs and alcohol throughout career
  • Donated in excess of 3,500 tickets and passes to the military, 2005-2011
  • Nuge completed his 52nd tour in 2011
  • #1 grossing tour act in the world 1977, 1978 and 1979
  • Formed Damn Yankees in 1989; sold five million albums
  • Top 10 grossing tours of 2000 with KISS
  • Released Motor City Mayhem on CD, DVD and Blu-Ray, Eagle Records, 2009
  • Released “I am the NRA”, at the 2008 NRA National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky
  • Lent his voice and likeness to Guitar Hero® World Tour, available now, joining the all-star cast of rock legends featured in the game including Jimi Hendrix, Ozzy Osbourne and Sting.
  • Celebrated his 6000th live performance, July 4th, 2008 in his hometown of Detroit
  • Released 35th recording, Sweden Rocks in May 2008, Eagle Rock Entertainment
  • Made feature film debut in 2008, in the film Beer For My Horses, with Toby Keith Rodney Carrington, Tom Skerritt and Willie Nelson
  • Ted Nugent 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 tours set attendance records at venues worldwide
  • Released Love Grenade in September 2007, Eagle Rock Entertainment
  • Star of the hit show, Supergroup, on VH1
  • Performed for 55,000 Marines, Sailors & families at Camp Pendleton's Rockin' the Corps, along with Destiny's Child, Godsmack, KISS and more
  • Toby Keith/Ted Nugent Big Throwdown Tour, winter 2005
  • Toby Keith/Ted Nugent USO Tour throughout Persian Gulf, spring 2004
  • Hit reality television show, Surviving Ted Nugent, on VH1 from 2003-2004
  • Released Full Bluntal Nugity, on Spitfire, 2003
  • Released Craveman, on Spitfire, 2002
  • Released Live at Hammersmith on Sony, 1997
  • Host of the #1 rated Ted Nugent Morning Show, WWBR, Detroit
  • Creator and host of the Ted Nugent Commando Radio Show for 10 years, Detroit
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The Man

With over 40 million albums sold and more media face-time than most active politicians, Ted Nugent has earned his status as an American icon.

Acclaimed for his bold, insightful commentary on issues ranging from the American Dream to bio-diversity, Nugent is a regular guest on top-rated radio and television programs nationwide. Nugent’s own Spirit of the Wild television show is a six time—and counting!—winner of the Golden Moose Award for programming excellence on the Outdoor Channel, where he serves as Ambassador for the network. Ted has been inducted into the National Bowhunters Hall of Fame, marking the pinnacle of recognition for Nugent as a bona fide Bowhunting Legend of the 21st Century. And Nugent has recently been named “Favorite Hunting Personality” by the readers of Outdoors Magazine.

A recipient of numerous commendations from state police, sheriff departments, FBI and police agencies nationwide, Nugent has been lauded for his Ted Nugent Kamp for Kids and Freedom’s Angels, along with work as a national spokesman for D.A.R.E and as Ambassador for Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Pass It On Outdoor Mentors Program.

He continues to fight for personal freedoms on the lecture circuit, and as an author.

Ted is an award-winning writer for over 40 publications, and author of the New York Times best sellers Ted White & Blue: The Nugent Manifesto and God, Guns and Rock 'n' Roll, along with Kill It and Grill It, BloodTrails and BloodTrails II.

Ted Nugent has been re-elected for his sixth term on the Board of Directors of the NRA. Recognized as America's #1 proponent of the Second Amendment, Ted has served continuously since his initial election to the Board in 1995.

Key Ted Facts:

  • Born: December 13, 1948
  • Stats: 6'3", 180 lbs., hazel eyes, lots of hair, surplus attitude and energy
  • Began bowhunting in 1953, playing guitar in 1956
  • Rock-n-rolls approximately six months per year, hunts six months per year

TV and Radio Accomplishments

Creator and producer of Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild, seen exclusively on Outdoor Channel
Named “Favorite Show Host” on Outdoor Channel in 2011 and 2008
Proudly serving as Network Ambassador for Outdoor Channel
Creator and producer of award-winning Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild PBS video series, raising in excess of $3 million for PBS affiliates nationwide
Reality show, Wanted: Ted or Alive, highest-rated original series on OLN
Ted voiced his own character for individual episodes of The Simpsons in 2012 and 2007

Writing Accomplishments

Attained #8 slot on the New York Times Best Seller list with Ted White & Blue: The Nugent Manifesto, Regnery, 2008; Kill It and Grill It, Regnery Publishing, 2002; (LA Times Cookbook Hotlist), God, Guns and Rock 'n' Roll, Regnery Publishing, 2000 (New York Times Bestseller); BloodTrails: The Truth About Bowhunting and BloodTrails II, Woods N; Water, Inc. 2004
Regular columnist and contributor to more than 40 publications, including: American Hunter; Boar Hunter; Bowhunting.net; Buckmasters; HumanEvents.com; Hunting Illustrated; Journal of Texas Trophy Hunters; Mossy Oak Hunting the Country; Oregon Bowhunter; Safari Magazine; Sportsman's Guide; Texas Fish Game; WashingtonTimes.com; Waco Tribune and Woods & Water News

Military-Related

Made an Honorary Member of the C. Company Texas Army National Guard for his service, dedication and support of the American solider, 2010
Founder of the non-profit Freedoms Angels, benefiting our troops
Donated in excess of 3,500 tickets and passes to the military, 2005-2011

Gun and Outdoors-Related Accomplishments

Outspoken pro-hunting media crusade, conducting five-10 prime media interviews every week, impacting millions every day
Aggressive campaign on lecture circuit promoting individualism through outdoor sports and conservation to the youth of America
Appointed to Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association, 1995-present
Released “I am The NRA”, at the 2008 NRA National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky
Featured in the 2008 I AM THE NRA campaign
Founder of the non-profit Ted Nugent Kamp for Kids, getting youngsters off the streets, out of the malls and into the great outdoors
Appointed Ambassador for Big Brothers Big Sisters And Pass It On! Outdoor Mentors Program
Named “Top 25 Most Influential” by Outdoor Life magazine as one of the leaders having the greatest positive impact on hunting and fishing
Rated #1 Hunt Partner by North American Hunting Club
Editor/Publisher of Ted Nugent Adventure Outdoors Magazine
President: Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America
Founder: Ted Nugent Bowhunting School and SUNRIZE SAFARIS, booking, guiding and outfitting adventures worldwide
Active on National Steering Committee for Bush, and Sportsmen for Bush, 2004
Winner of the first-ever ATV Image Award, presented by ATV Industry Magazine for commitment to outdoor life, hunting and recreation, 2004
Named Michigan Conservationist of the Year, 1999
Certified Hunter Safety Instructor and International Bowhunter EducationFoundation Instructor
Official rock-n-roll, hunting, conservation representative of the Rush Limbaugh EIB Radio and Television Network
Keynote Speaker for Native American Fish & Wildlife Society National Conference, Anchorage, Alaska, 1995
Keynote Speaker for 1995 Governor's Symposium on North American Hunting Heritage, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Named Archery Commissioner by Governor John Engler for the Great Lakes State Games
Recipient of 1999 National Arbor Day Conservation Award
Spokesman for National Field Archers Association
Appointee to Michigan's Hunting and Fishing Heritage Task Force
Appointee, Michigan State Parks Foundation
Director, Quality Deer Management Association of Michigan, Three Rivers Chapter
Nominee, Handgun Hunters Hall of Fame
Nominee, Outstanding American Handgunner Award
Designer of Nugent Blade Broadhead, Ted Nugent BloodBrother Bow and signature line of hunting gear
Professional staff advisor for Sims Vibration Labs, Scent-Lok, Martin Archery, Renegade Archery, Magnus, Medalist, Browning, GameTracker, Mossy Oak, LaCrosse.

Other Accomplishments

ALWAYS outspoken about drugs and alcohol throughout career
Spokesman for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) law enforcement program
Honored on the floor of the U.S. Senate, 1994
Recipient of numerous commendations from state police, sheriff departments, FBI, DEA, U.S. Army and police agencies nationwide
Created highly successful teleconferencing program to school systems nationwide
Michigan County Sheriff Deputy, 1978-present
Guest speaker at International Law Enforcement Convention by invitation from
Director of FBI William Webster, Edwin Meese and President Ronald Reagan
Named Man of the Year by Michigan Recreation and Parks Association
Named Father of the Year at children's school
Appointee to Michigan Year of the Family Council by Governor John Engler
Board of Directors, Lyme Alliance
Inducted into the Native American Strongheart Society by the Lakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne and Arapahoe Tribes
Honored in the Congressional Record by Congressman Jim Barcia, 1993
Huron School District Student Youth Counselor
Two-time recipient of the Kentucky Colonel Award, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Lifetime Member Of:

The National Rifle Association (NRA), Michigan Bow Hunters, Citizen's Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Second Amendment Foundation, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners of California, Director Law Enforcement Alliance of America, New York City Benevolent Policeman's Association, National Wildlife Federation, Ducks Unlimited, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Michigan Big Game Hunters Association, Handgun Hunters International, Michigan Sheriff's Association, National Trappers Association, U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance, Wisconsin Bowhunters Association, Mississippi Bowhunters, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Spokesman, Outdoor Writers Association of America, Coalition of Michigan Hunters, National Field Archers Association (NFAA), Director Canadian Outdoor Heritage Alliance (COHA), Putting People First, South Dakota Archery Association, Maryland Bowhunters Society, Arizona Bowhunter Society, United Bowhunters of Connecticut, Massachusetts Bowhunting Association, United Bowhunters of Pennsylvania, Ohio Society of Traditional Archers (OSTA), South Carolina Bowhunters, Director: Michigan Bowhunting Conference and Vice President: American Shooting Sports Council

"Ted has his facts. He is very articulate and is also bold, honest, not shy or afraid to meet any challenge. He is carrying on the work which Fred Bear did so wisely and so well," — Dick Mauch, Director of Archery Manufacturers Organization, lifelong personal friend of Fred Bear.

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