Well, well, what have we here my friends? Is that big, goofy overzealous old puppy like hound dog still on your leg? Don’t kick the old boy. He’s harmless, really. Wouldn’t hurt a fly. Don’t be angry. I would recommend you simply give him a biscuit and a pat on the head, a little scratch on the balls and let him run. Or put it this way; sure, those still are flames flyin outta my ass. Now everybody take a deep breath and relax. Don’t be ascared.  Just shut the fuck up and grab the damn marshmallows. Drive safely.

 

Put it this way, I know I’m one lucky All American rock-n-roll sonofabitch and I thank God & you for it everyday. On behalf of the gifted virtuosos I have been so privileged to collaborate with for all these outrageously fun years, I thank you from the depths of my greazy old R&B MotorCity Rock-n-roll heart & soul. From the Amboy Dukes, those Damn Yankees, and the sonic bombast army of Ted Nugent Band musicians, I thank and salute you all. As you have shared your Nugent music celebration with me all these years with letters, cards, email and goodwill handshakes & occasional middle finger on the not-so-mean streets if this great land, I too feel the pulse and dynamo humpage that these great musicians have fueled my recordings with. There is no foreseeable end to it all, I assure you. With the incredible support you continue to show at my concerts every year for more than 35 years, it is more apparent that we have a connection that goes beyond the physics of spirituality, and only God knows why my energy level continues to thump in the night. Actually, I know why; 53 years clean and sober, that’s why. As long as it does, I’m all yours. Be careful, you will get what you ask for.

 

After scaring the unsuspecting civilian public en mass with my guitar for 140 shows with KISS, the pre-millennium year of 2000 culminated in all its SpitFire Glory at this hometown New Year’s gitdown with my Rock-n-Roll BloodBrother, Sammy Hagar. This Spiritually erect live show represents another grand whoop-de-doo on the inexhaustible rolly coaster ride of one hell of an exploratory career and creative orgy. My job as guitarboy for Lewis & Clark just never ends! Again, I thank the world’s most intense virtuoso rhythm section, Tommy Aldridge & Marco Mendoza, and the dedicated topdog techboys who made this happen. These songs are a riot, pure and simple.

 

With the 2001 release of this new 100% totally live, no overdubs, no studio fix em up, no tattoos, no pierced nuthin, no trix pure raw crude zero bullshit Nuge CD burning in the not so quiet night, the everlovin sonic outrage saga flames on. Continue it with me, won’t you! I pray for your optimum happiness and quality of life in whatever direction your American Dream may take you and in all adventure you pursue. May the great spirit be forever at your side, may you rockout with all the intensity the Good Lord has blessed you with, and may we always share this incredible rock-n-roll campfire till we implode many years down this wildass uncharted road. ONWARDS!!      —Ted

RECORDED LIVE on the EVE of 2001 at THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS in Detroit, MI

 

TED NUGENT

TOMMY ALDRIDGE – Drums

MARCO MENDOZA – Bass

 

MANAGEMENT

DOUG BANKER – Madhouse Management

E.S.P. Management Group

6310 San Vincent Blvd, Suite 401

Los Angeles, CA 90048

BOOKING AGENCY

ARTIST GROUP INTERNATIONAL – Denis Arfa, Adam Kornfeld

TED NUGENT STAFF

Tour Manager: Bob Quandt

Production Manager: Rob Kern

Sound Engineer: Wayne Trevisani

Light Design & Direction: Will Twork

Ted Guitars: Dean Mitchell

Bass Guitar: Bobby Oberdorston

Drum Technician: Mark Vanderwall

Band Assistant: Toby Nugent

 

TNUSA – Sasha Nugent, 1-800-343-4868

Assistant to Mr. Nugent & Media Wench: Linda Peterson

 

TRAVEL

PROTRAVEL INTERNATIONAL – Shelia Tucker

 

SOUND COMPANY

SHOWCO – M.L. Procise

Monitor Engineer: Mike Adams

Technicians: Brad Ervin, Jason Ruggles

 

LIGHTING COMPANY

BANDIT LIGHTS – Michael Strickland

Technicians: Rick Munroe, Shawn Beaulieu, Garret Jansen

 

VIDEO PRODUCTION

NOCTURINE PRODUCTIONS – Bob Brigham

Director: Jonathon Beswick

Technicians: Troy Baccheschi, Chris Kemp, Margaret Adams, Jim Condon, Jim Johnston

 

TRUCKING

UPSTAGE TRANSPORT – Greg Regan & Brian Higgins

Drivers: Tommy Grace, Bob Westra, John Ferris

 

BUSSING

FOUR SEASONS LEASING – Mike Slarve & Dave Wilmer

Drivers: Bruce Chapis, George Tackus

 

PYRO

PYROTEK SPECIAL EFFECTS – Doug Adams

Technicians: John Arrowsmith, Rob Licio

 

TOUR CREDENTIALS

OTTO PRINTING & ENTERTAINMENT GRAPHICS – Mark Alger

 

TOUR ITINERARIES

TOUR BOOKS INK – Lawrence Levy

 

MERCHANDISE

SIGNATURES NETWORK – Rick Fish & Al Sitchon

Tour Merchandiser: Jamie Betwee

 

MOBILE RECORDING

ON SITE RECORDING SERVICES – Joel Singer

 

PROMOTER

CELLAR DOOR / SFX – Rick Franks, John Itsell

 

SPONSORING RADIO STATION

WRIF – Doug Podell

 

WEAPONS OF CHOICE:

 

TED – Peavey Electronics Corporation, Gibson Custom Art & Historic, P.R.S. Guitars, Jim Dunlop Inc., Carver Pro Cables, GHS Strings

MARCO – Dean Markley Strings, Groove Tools by Conklin, Trace Elliot, Audio Technica

TOMMY – Yamaha Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Pro Mark Sticks, Remo Drumheads, DW Pedals, Shure Microphones, May Mic Systems, Beato Cases, RhythmTech Percussion, Latin Percussion   

CHIEF – The majestic American Buffalo between Ted’s legs. Courtesy of The Great Spirit and Jerry & Judy Olson

 

PRODUCED BY: Ted Nugent, Peters & Peters

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Doug Banker

MIXED BY: Ted Nugent, Peters & Peters

MIX ENGINEER: Drew Peters

DIGITALLY MASTERED BY: Joe Lambert, Classic Sound, NYC

MIX STUDIO: 40 oz. Sound, Ann Arbor, MI

ART DIRECTION & DESIGN: Peter Tsakiris, Drunken Monkey Studios, NYC 

Cover & Back Photo: Bob Alford

Back Photo Imaging: Michael Wheeler

Inside Tray & Credits Photo: Sherrie Buzby

Photo Collage Features Photos by: Neil Zlozower, Bob Alford & Sherrie Buzby

 

All Songs: Nugent; Except “Hey Baby”: Nugent, St. Holmes

All Songs ©Magicland Music; Except “KLSTRPHK” & “Fred Bear,” ©Broadhead Music