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August 4, 2014
By Markos Papadatos
On July 21, veteran rock star Ted Nugent played a show at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. Rock group Pistol Day Parade served as the opening act that warmed up the stage for him.
His stage was graced by a large American flag backdrop. Nugent was accompanied by his three-piece band that included "Wild" Mick Brown on drums, Greg Smith on bass, as well as Derek St. Holmes on vocals and rhythm guitar.
He commenced his set with "Gonzo," as the stage was graced in red and yellow lights, and he was greeted to a standing ovation.
Read the fully story on DigitalJournal.com.
August 1, 2014
A huge Nuge THANK YOU to Karen Lee of Karen Lee Photography for allowing us to share a couple of awesome shots from Ted's Anaheim show. Check them out!
July 31, 2014
The Skinny: It was just what the doctor ordered when Ted Nugent and his band of Nigerian Rebels (Derek St. Holmes, guitar and vocals; "Wild" Mick Brown, drums; Greg Smith, bass) played the City National Grove of Anaheim. Supporting the recently released album Shutup & Jam, Nuge's setlist included a few new songs and several of his smash hits.
Read the full story at PureGrainAudio.com.
July 30, 2014
Thanks to Matt Bishop for allowing us to share these amazing concert pics - check them out!!
July 30, 2014
By: Ted Nugent They say that if you’re taking flak, you must be over the target. Well, lo and behold, the old Motorcity guitarslayer is not only directly over the target, I am obviously sitting deadcenter in the enemies’ own...
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July 29, 2014
On July 21, at one of our favorite venues, The Paramount in Huntington, NY, the one and only Ted Nugent ~ shredder extraordinaire, multi-platinum-selling music legend, balls-to-the-wall performer ~ proved once again in his five-decade plus career that he is all of those things and so much more…and that his stage show, musical skills, and inimitable, irrepressible, outrageous style make him nothing less than a force of nature.
Read the full review at FlashWounds.com.
July 25, 2014
I am writing to you in regards to the picture of Ted nugent, wearing the aboriginal head dress. I would appreciate if you would please take down the photo of Ted wearing the aboriginal head dress with a bow n arrow and gun in his hands …I find this very disrespectful and insulting to my cultural back round. I feel with Ted recent out burst of racism and the picture I stated with the head dress, that he is trying to convey aboriginals as he quoted " unclean vermin". I will not stand for this kind of blatant racism…
Greetings from Tedquarters.
Mr. Nugent has a long history of working with a wide variety of Native American Tribes across our great country. He has never used the term unclean vermin to describe Native Americans. On the contrary, Ted has been an honored guest at many tribal meetings, has worked with Native American youth, and was humbled to be inducted into the Strongheart Society by the Lakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne and Arapahoe Tribes.
Read the full statement.
July 25, 2014
Ted Nugent calls "Everything Matters" from his new SHUTUP&JAM! album a "grooving, classic R&B song."
The song's sepia-toned video, premiering at USA TODAY, gives fans a good, long look at the guitarist's beloved Gibson Byrdland and his rhythm section, bassist Greg Smith and drummer Greg Brown. Derek St. Holmes, whose history with Nugent goes back to 70s hits like Stranglehold and Cat Scratch Fever, returns to sing lead.
Nugent says the song and its groove were inspired by R&B greats like Wilson Pickett, James Brown and Otis Redding, as well as Detroit-based rockers Mitch Ryder and Wayne Cochran.
Read the fully story at USAToday.com.
July 24, 2014
By James Wood
Guitarist, hunter and American advocate Ted Nugent is certainly no stranger to the backwoods of northeastern Pennsylvania. In fact, a recent stop at Penns Peak in Jim Thorpe a few years ago became the setting for Nugent's 2011 live CD/DVD Ultralive Ballisticrock. Folks around these parts know that when Uncle Ted's in town (like he was last night at Penns Peak) - attendance is mandatory!
Read the full story at Examiner.com.
July 24, 2014
Ted Nugent has just released his first studio album in seven years, SHUTUP&JAM!, which features raging slabs of blistering blues-infused and hard-rock riffs. The record finds the outspoken right-wing rocker paying tribute to military heroes, touting the freedoms offered American citizens and declaring his love for good, old-fashioned barbecue, while also sharing his desire to simply keep rocking out.
Nugent tells ABC News Radio that all of his "musical dreams came true on this record," because he had the chance to collaborate with some of his favorite musicians.
Read the full story on ABC News Radio.
July 23, 2014
See how—and why—as Emmy and Peabody award winner LARS LARSON welcomes TED NUGENT back to the show! Tune in Thursday, July 24 at 12:30 pm PDT/3:30 pm EDT as they discuss Ted Nugent Uncensored and more! It’s happening on KXL 101.1fm, Portland. Listen online at KXL.com.
July 23, 2014
The album literally kicks off with the title track in a flurry of raucous riffs and a howl of feedback in the vein of "Wango Tango" from Scream Dream. Ted barks out the lyrics and lets rip with a frantic guitar solo at the minute mark. "Fear Itself" has an intense, brooding riff underpinning some hefty power chords bringing to mind "Tooth, Fang And Claw" from the Spirit Of The Wild album. "Everything Matters" is classic R&B and is the only song on the album with Derek on lead vocal. He has not lost his soulful range and hits the high notes with ease as Ted’s solos weave in and out of the choppy riffs.
Read the full review at PlanetMosh.com.
July 23, 2014
By: Ted Nugent Since my last column here at WND just a week ago, I have been honored and privileged to meet and hang out with groups of great American families in seven more cities across the heartland as my...
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July 22, 2014
By Kevin Yeanoplos
Conventional wisdom dictates that you don’t stand next to Ted Nugent during a lightning storm. But what’s a billion volts when you can witness the Motor City Madman’s lightning-quick fretwork and over-the-top stage antics up close and personal? True, there may be a few people out there that don’t care for Uncle Ted’s politics. But none of electorate has ever complained about his electric axework.
Read the full interview on AXS.com.
July 21, 2014
Multi-platinum guitar icon Ted Nugent has returned with his new full-length album SHUTUP&JAM!, which is out on Frontiers Records. The release marks the first all-new studio album from the Motor City Madman in seven years. Nugent leads the pack of renowned musicians, handling guitar and vocal duties, alongside bassist Greg Smith, drummer Mick Brown and longtime musical cohort guitarist/vocalist Derek St. Holmes.
Read the full story on MusicJunkiePress.com.
July 20, 2014
If you haven't already, head on over to the Media section and check out our brand new SHUTUP&JAM! 2014 Tour photo gallery featuring a collection of kick-ass photos taken from the road during Ted's current SHUTUP&JAM! tour (so far!!).
All credit for these amazing photos goes out to James and Marylyn Brown along with our sincere thanks for letting us share these awesome images with y’all. Enjoy!
July 19, 2014
Ted Nugent is never at a loss for hyperbole — so hearing that he’s “intoxicatingly happy” is not exactly a news flash.
But when he’s talking about SHUTUP&JAM!, his first new album in seven years, the Motor City Madman’s excitement seems genuine. And not at all misplaced.
"I think the freshness, the garage band piss ’n’ vinegar factor has always been a powerful driving force in all of my music and my life, obviously," says Nugent, 65, "but now more than ever these songs represent such spontaneous combustion. Every day, when I come in from doing my chores and doing my lifestyle, I pick up the guitar ... and these songs just happened."
Read the full interview at TheOaklandPress.com.
July 18, 2014
By Scott Feinblatt
There are certain people who simply create their own gravity. They exist in all walks of life and in all professions. The species are easy to identify, yet a cloud of mystery typically enshrouds them, hiding the answer to the question: "Is this guy for real, or is it all flash and dazzle?" The truth, likely, exists somewhere in between -- case in point, Ted Nugent.
Read the full review at OCWeekly.com.
July 17, 2014
In episode 29 of One On One with Mitch Lafon, Mitch is joined by co-host Russ Dwarf (Killer Dwarfs) and speaks to none other than THE NUGE! Is there any more that really needs to be said? Visit BraveWords.com to listen!
July 16, 2014
Ted sits down with Shawn Perry and VintageRock.com to talk SHUTUP&JAM!. Read the whole interview here!
July 16, 2014
By Andrew Bansal
The City National Grove Of Anaheim is very much familiar territory for Uncle Ted, but this year Anaheim got treated to a double dosage of the Ted Nugent experience as he played two back-to-back shows, the second of which took place last night...
Read the full review at MetalAssault.com!
July 16, 2014
By: Ted Nugent As I continue to blaze across America on my SHUTUP&JAM! tour, the best damn rocking tour of my life, I am moved by the positive spirit and energy I witness everywhere I go. I am blessed to...
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July 15, 2014
In case you missed it, visit KLPX.com to hear Ted's recent interview with Beth Simmons as he talks about his new album, SHUTUP&JAM!, his 2014 tour and more! Listen now!
July 12, 2014
The band was firing on all cylinders last night with most of the crowd on their feet throughout. Derek St. Holmes' singing and playing sounded as good as it did in the 70's and Ted Nugent is still an amazing guitar player who's fingers move as quickly as his fast talking lips.
Read the full review on LeavenworthTimes.com.
July 11, 2014
Tune in Friday, July 11 to the MITCH ALBOM SHOW on WJR. The award-winning host welcomes Ted back to the airwaves at 6 pm EDT to discuss Ted’s upcoming 6,500th performance in Detroit at DTE and more!
Listen live at www.wjr.com
