Monday, August 12, 2013
Ted Nugent & Laura Wild at Braun’s Concert Cove in Arkon, NY
By: John Jeffrey
God bless Ted Nugent!
Whether you agree or disagree with his views, you have to respect an artist who isn’t afraid to speak his mind, especially when some of his opinions are extremely controversial, like what he thinks about our current governmental regime. Nugent’s sold out show at Braun’s Concert Cove Sunday night is proof that he is still adored by his fans.
Although his predominantly male fan base is getting up there in age, it was nice to see a few younger faces sprinkled in the crowd enjoying the show just the same.
Opening the show was the Melbourne, Australia born and bred Laura Wilde. Having seen her and her band open for Nugent last year at the Erie County Fairgrounds, it was surprising to see what a difference a year makes. Last year, Wilde was clearly carrying the flag for Heavy Metal, as she rocked out head to toe in all black, Rob Halford-esque attire. This year, the leather and studs were gone, and in its place, she and her band were dressed like they just wandered out of the NYC club scene.
[Read the full review at RockMusicStar.com]
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Get ready, ULTRALIVE BALLISTICROCK, a BRAND NEW 2CD+DVD release from Uncle Ted is set to be unleashed on October 22!
Captured and recorded by seven cameras in 5.1 audio mix on August 14, 2011, at Penn’s Peak during the unforgettable I Still Believe Tour, ULTRALIVE BALLISTICROCK will be made available in three amazing formats including 2CD+DVD deluxe edition, DVD, Blu-Ray and as a digital download!
The lineup on the album consists of the legendary-and-still-raging Nuge on guitar and vocals, Derek St. Holmes (rhythm guitarist and the voice on “Stranglehold”) on guitar and vocals, Greg Smith (Rainbow) on bass and Mick Brown (Dokken) on drums. The set list is killer and packed with the songs that forever changed the face of rock. The performances are razor-sharp and electrifying, adding up to a sonic and visual extravaganza that’s not to be missed.
Says Ted, “To be surrounded by such world-class passionate virtuosos is every musician’s dream and I live it every song, every concert, every night, every lick, every tsunami of soul sweat. You dogs deserve me!”
Tracklisting
Disc One
1. Free For All
2. Stormtroopin’
3. Wango Tango
4. Just What the Doctor Ordered
5. Wang Dang Sweet Poontang
6. Need You Bad
7. Turn It Up
8. Raw Dogs & War Hogs
9. Dog Eat Dog
Disc Two
10. Hey Baby
11. Fred Bear
12. I Still Believe*
13. Motorcity Madhouse
14. Cat Scratch Fever
15. Stranglehold
16. Great White Buffalo
*First time available on an album (previously only available as a digital download)
DVD/Blu-Ray Bonus Footage includes Spirit of the Wild and The Making of ULTRALIVE BALLISTICROCK.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
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Monday, July 22, 2013
Review by: Shawn Perry; Photos by: Kimberly Annette
It had been 25 years since I last saw Ted Nugent in concert, and my how things have changed. In 1988, When I caught a show at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, Nugent was swinging on a vine and had the house in his clutches. Lita Ford opened. Tonight, Nugent wasn’t swinging on any vines but that didn’t stop him from taking charge of the proceedings the minute he stepped onstage. And he had another female guitar player opening the show named Laura Wilde.
Wilde, who hails from Australia, and her three-piece band came out for a randy little set filled with songs from the singer and guitarist’s debut release, Sold My Soul. This is her second summer tour with Uncle Ted, so basic balls-to-the-wall rockers like “For You” and “I Love This City” easily sank iin with the crowd (it probably helps that Wilde is very easy on the eyes, too). A stomping take on AC/DC’s “Jailbreak,” along with her own “Sold My Soul,” left the flock screaming for more.
Then it was Nugent’s turn. Emerging from a cloud of smoke just a little after 9, the Nuge sported his usual commando look with a matching Camo Cowboy hat propped firmly on his head, a wispy gray landing strip on his chin and a white hollowed-bodied Gibson Byrdland strapped on like a weapon — a rather appropriate metaphor for the man of the hour. What I realized immediately is that, even at 64, the self-proclaimed Motor City Madman still applies a take no-prisoner’s approach when he’s on stage. The wireless head-set gives him the opportunity to roam and ramble while he slices and dices up the chords (he always has Damn Yankees for the softer stuff).
Even better was the fact that Derek St. Holmes was there, because he wasn’t when I last saw Nugent. His voice and exemplary guitar work are as important to the mix as Nugent’s own zaniness. His vocals on “Just What the Doctor Ordered,” “Stormtroopin’,” “Turn It Up,” “Hey Baby” (introduced as a Motown classic), “Stranglehold,” and Jimi Hendrix’s “Red House” (where he also laid down a nice lead) really are such a big part of Nugent’s sound.
In between the visceral grunts and growls on “Wango Tango” and “Wang Dang Sweet Poontang,” Nugent rapped it up about his patriotism (to match his American-flag Les Paul), hunting (some fans dressed the part), the Marines and veterans — topics near and dear to his heart and warmly welcomed by the audience. No stranger to controversy, Nugent’s also been making headlines in recent years with his outspoken views, and there was no holding back tonight, exclaiming at one point: “I feel so good tonight — George Zimmerman is not guilty.”
After Nugent pulled on another Gibson Byrdland, this one black, the band went into animal mode, jumping from “Dog Eat Dog” to ‘Cat Scratch Fever.” You couldn’t help but notice drummer “Wild” Mick Brown, an original member of Dokken, who’s been holding down the beat for Uncle Ted for a while now and has clearly grown into the role as a floor-to-the-board timekeeper. The whole band really locked in for “Stranglehold,” which Nugent called, “The soundtrack to take back America.” An encore of “Great White Buffalo” with a bit of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to finish it off, and the show was over in a flash.
Like so many of his rock contemporaries, Nugent is a true road warrior. An author, a radio show host, an opinionated “pundit” — Ted Nugent is still a madman who wields a mean guitar and calls the shots with bravado and charm.
“I’m an old motherfunker,” he snarled, running his fingers up and down the neck of his guitar.
“I got the spirit of wild inside of me,” he declared just before the end of the show.
“I’m 65 years clean and sober,” he proudly proclaimed while fans guzzled their beer.
Hate him or love him, there’s no denying Ted Nugent is the real deal.
[View the full article and additional photos at VintageRock.com]
Monday, July 22, 2013
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Friday, July 19, 2013
Review by: Kelsey Bowen; Photo by: Mary Bell
Last night, Ted Nugent sauntered on stage at the Grove of Anaheim to showcase another set of serious, six string firepower. Considering the amount of classic rock reverence we have in OC, it was clear from the outset that the entire venue had been placed under the control of the Motor City Madman. First off, this show had one of the most strict camera policies I’ve ever seen. Fans were not even allowed to have their phone out to take pictures and if security saw you, they were booting people out. But even though some may have considered the anti-phone policy a little over-the-top, it was a relief to not have to look over a sea of glowing, three-inch screens just to see the Nugent do his thing.
Though Detroit’s iconic guitar hero was obviously the star of the show, every single person on that stage seemed to put out as much work and energy as the bossman himself. In fact, rhythm guitarist Derek St. Holmes and bassist Greg Smith did a lot of the vocals as Uncle Ted rocked out on the guitar. Nugent used the vocal spot from his bandmates to wander off a bit and showcase his skill set in person as his fingers danced on the frets in between shouts from his headset mic which he still uses without fail.
As always, Nugent dug deep into the song book to pull out a respectable array of classics and deep tracks appreciated by a crowd that seemed overwhelmingly age 30-and-up. Of course at the end of the show, songs like “Cat Scratch Fever” and “Strangle Hold” were played. The band moved around on stage but it was not like they were running around, they were simply walking around but the energy that was coming from them was fantastic. It is not always about how much you do on stage, but how you do it, and the amount of zeal with which you play every note. In fact, compared to some recent shows with younger bands, it’s safe to say that most of those acts could still afford to take notes from the Nuge on how to play a loud over-the-top show.
In between some of the songs, Uncle Ted was giving out some of his one-of-a-kind words of wisdom. As we all know, Nugent is a huge hunter, fairly conservative, and a huge supporter of our American Troops. Whether you agree with his politics or not, he does care about America and sure as hell shows everyone what it is like to be a proud statesman. It is always nice to have someone who is a strong force supporting our troops because it is not something that is scene very often. In all honesty, Nugent is pretty funny on stage and he really gives zero fucks about whether or not you like what he has to say. This is something of course the rock legend has been known for through out the years but it is another thing to see it in person.
One of the high lights of the night came when his band started to play “Red House,” a classic track from The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Over the years, I have seen various countless Experience covers and this was by far the best attempt I have heard. It sounded fantastic. The band had kept it close to how it sounded originally but they had also made it their own song, which is rare in a cover. But then again, with Nugent at the helm, things always tend to turn out wild, raw and just right.
The Crowd: Late 30’s and older, mostly the good ol’ boy type, a.k.a. people who love America and you can tell they do. There was a handful of people in their 20’s. But like me, it looked like they’d come with their parents.
Advice From Uncle Ted: “I hunt my own venison and I make it into jerky. I send it out to our troops overseas. Did you know they send out tofu overseas? That stuff will rot out your insides!”
Personal Bias: This was one of those bucket list concerts I was definitely glad to attend. Not disappointed in the least.
[View the full article at OCWeekly.com]
Friday, July 19, 2013
Ted Nugent, Leigh Steinberg, Davey Lind and Mark Peacock Spoke in Support
On Tuesday, July 16 SafetyHeroes.org welcomed over 200 active and retired members of local law enforcement, fire and military personnel to the 5th Annual SafetyHeroes.org fundraiser at City National Grove of Anaheim. Notable attendees including Ted Nugent, Leigh Steinberg, and Davey Lind along with organization Founder and event producer, Mark Peacock, all delivered moving presentations and over $15,000 was raised in support of the cause.
The fundraiser attendees included members from various LA and Orange County Police Departments, Huntington Beach Fire, Orange County Deputy Sheriffs, U.S. Marines, U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, Firearms Training Associates, Combat Ready U.S.A. and more. SafetyHeroes.org Founder, Mark J. Peacock of The Law Offices of Mark Peacock in Newport Beach opened the evening welcoming guests and introducing members of Semper Fi Fund with a touching video detailing the organizations efforts. Double leg amputee, MSgt Davey Lind, USMC (Ret), presented his touching person story and how Semper Fi Fund provided priceless assistance in his recovery process. Notable Sports Agent, Leigh Steinberg, also spoke about the importance of supporting those injured in the line of duty and their families. American guitar legend and activist, Ted Nugent, made a special appearance and presentation to Semper Fi Fund prior to his concert at the City National Grove later that evening.
Multiple Taylor guitars, original artwork and other collectible items signed by Ted Nugent were part of the silent auction that helped raise funds for the cause. Other bidding items included sports lessons and outdoors activities donated by various Olympic athletes that were in attendance at the event including two-time USA Olympic kayaking team member, Cathy Marino and Olympic track cyclist, Connie Paraskevin among others.
“Semper Fi Fund would not be able to provide the necessary resources and support to the injured service personnel and their families without the selfless assistance of individuals like Mark Peacock and SafetyHeroes.org,” commented Kerry-Ann Ellington, Community Outreach Representative at Semper Fi Fund. “Mark donates countless hours and efforts to make this fundraiser more successful every year and we cannot thank him and all of the donors enough.”
The Semper Fi Fund directs urgently needed resources to post 9 11 members of the Marine Corps, Army, Air Force and Coast Guard who serve in support of Marine forces. The non-profit provides relief for financial hardships that arise during hospitalization and recovery as well as assistance for those with perpetuating needs. The programs provide support in a variety of ways including service member and family support, specialized and adaptive equipment, housing and transportation, education and career transition assistance, therapeutic arts and Team Semper Fi.
Those interested in becoming involved and learning more about SafetyHeroes.org contact mark@safetyheroes.org.
WATCH: Check out this video recap of the 2013 SafetyHeroes.org fundraiser.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
STYX announced that they and their tourmates REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent raised $108,000 for the victims of the Boston marathon bombings during their recent tour.
The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express tour raised money by offering fans a chance to purchase a silent raffle ticket to win a guitar signed by all three acts.
The fundraiser was setup by STYX’s non-profit charity Rock to the Rescue with 25% of the proceeds directed to local charities and 75% to the Boston One Fund, which benefits the victims of the Boston marathon bombings.
Ted Nugent offered these thoughts, “The Nugent band and family are surrounded by Americans who care deeply about each other and are dedicated to give all we got in times of need. We again face a tragedy that we can all help with, and are proud of this charitable heart and soul effort.”
[Read the full article at antiMUSIC.com]
Thursday, July 11, 2013
The unstoppable Ted Nugent returns to the stage tonight (July 11) in Boise, ID, to kick off his 2013 tour!!
Don’t miss the show of the summer! Visit the Tour page for a complete listing of confirmed dates and, for the ULTIMATE night out, take a look at our DangerZone VIP packages for the opportunity to meet the Motor City Madman himself!
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Wednesday, July 10, 2013
A few days ago, GuitarWorld.com tracked down the Motor City Madman himself — Ted Nugent — who’s gearing up for a seven-week US tour that kicks off July 11 in Boise, Idaho.
We discussed the tour, his gear and a lot more in what — as is often the case — turned out to be a loose, candid exchange. Read our conversation below.
GUITAR WORLD: What can your fans expect from you on this tour?
Unrepentant brutality from a gang of murderous rhythm & blues maniacs. Mick Brown, Greg Smith and Derek St. Holmes create the most intense, ferocious and tightest R&B&R&R anywhere anytime. My guys are so good, it’s stupid. We are the last of James Brown’s illegitimate mongrels and damn proud of it. If I wasn’t me, I’d definitely go see me.
Although you released a single in 2011, you haven’t released a studio album in nearly six years. Have you had a chance to focus on writing new material lately?
I don’t necessarily “write” new music as much as I unleash it. I jam on any one of my amazing guitars every day, and wonderfully adventurous patterns come forth that are as fresh and raw and primal and fun as any from my youth. I am a very, very lucky guitar player. So yes! I have a wad of killer new songs we can’t wait to capture and record ASAP, we hope in early 2014.
You’ve been a guitarist for so long — there’s your solo career, the Amboy Dukes, Damn Yankees and more. Do you ever take a moment to assess your abilities? For instance, how does the 2013 version of guitarist Ted Nugent compare to the 1975 version?
A musician’s incremental growth factor projects musical moments with lives of their own, and I could not be more proud of all my guitar-driven music and songs. Only a punk-ass kid from Detroit could have possibly come up with the guitar solo on the classic masterpiece “Journey to the Center of the Mind” back in 1968. And the same goes for every lick, every song, every year right up to 2013, where my playing and improvisational jihads are intensely gratifying and musically inspiring beyond description.
I will never be a victim of “too many minds” [The Last Samurai] as I remain deliriously uninhibited and primal in my playing and creativity. I think it’s all the fresh venison I stalk and consume.
[Read the full interview at GuitarWorld.com]
Monday, July 8, 2013
MLive.com asks the question: “Would you vote for Detroit native Ted Nugent in a presidential election?” Head over today and let your voice be heard!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Ted’s July shows are coming up quickly so here’s a reminder to all Nuge Warriors that VIP packages are available but going fast!! Don’t miss your chance to come face-to-face with The Motor City Madman himself in the DangerZone!
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013
While on tour April 29 in Roanoke, VA, Ted Nugent took time out to sign a Smith & Wesson AR-15 for a raffle benefitting the Forest, VA, fire department. On June 25 this one of a kind rifle was raffled off to a lucky winner, raising approximately $10,000 to help complete construction on a new firehouse!
More details can be found on the Forest Fire Company website.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Join Uncle Ted in his new venture as a writer for Survival Quarterly Magazine, put out by Karen Hood of Survival.com.
The Nuge joins a cadre of some of the most well-known names in the wilderness/urban survival and self-defense industry like Karen Hood; Mykel Hawke of Man Woman Wild, One Man Army and Elite Tactical Unit; George Michaud of History Channel’s Mountain Men; David “Norseman” Williams USMC (Ret) Scout Sniper Instructor, International SERE Instructor, Mountain Survival Instructor; and in this issue Buck Knives, CRKT Knives, TOPS Knives, Trace Rinaldi and many more top names in the field. Join him for this and future issues as he shares his knowledge of survival and preparedness with you in the written word.
You can pre-order this coming issue, in which Uncle Ted shares with you what is in his personal Every Day Carry (EDC) Bag, right here; it will be shipping in mid-July.
For more information about Survival Quarterly Magazine, visit their website or their Facebook page.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Dads, you’ve been working HARD all year so why not treat yourself to something special?
Since we know ya’ll love Uncle Ted, we’re offering 20% OFF Books, Videos, Clothing and Hats in the TedNugent.com Store to help you get your fix! Just use the code DADROCKS at checkout to receive your special discount.
And since summertime is just around the corner, we’d like to take 40% OFF your purchase of the Grenade Mold Trays! Ideal for creating ice cubes, jello, chocolates, and more — what will you launch? Simply add the trays to your cart and checkout as normal; the discount will be applied automatically.
Both of these specials will run until June 30, 2013 — while supplies last.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Rocker. Hunter. And now…mentor! Ted Nugent is a man of many talents. And his latest effort is a role-modeling message that has proven to be enormously successful thus far.
On April 30, students at Almaguin Highlands Secondary School in Ontario received an email from the legendary guitarist and lifelong outdoorsman. It read, in part, “I salute you for zeroing in on my amazing disciplined quality of life. Sixty-five years clean and sober, not wasting a dime or one precious minute on poison or listening to brain dead peer pressure has brought me immeasurable joy, happiness and success…I wish you Godspeed & hope you rock like you mean it!”
The email message was followed with an inspirational video message, shot at Nugent’s Michigan ranch. The video further encouraged the kids to say no to drugs, alcohol, and tobacco while standing up for what they believe in.
Instructor Stephen Todoroff states that there has been a tremendous response from the interactions with Ted.
One of the students found the courage to perform in front of her classmates for the first time after getting the message from Ted’s video, which encourages the youngsters to live life to the fullest.
“I would have never gotten up in front of a group of people to sing before, but Ted convinced me that if I didn’t take that risk, I would regret it,” stated the 11th grader.
Todoroff expressed appreciation for Ted’s generosity, giving his time and energy—plus a collection of Nuge swag, which the students used to create a Tribute Wall in their classroom.
“In a celebrity fixated society where most of the messaging is negative, demeaning and glorifies unhealthy excesses, it’s refreshing to hear a positive, life affirming message,” said Todoroff. “You don’t have to be like the rest of the herd—you can take your own road and be happy.”
Students and teachers alike now celebrate Ted Tuesdays, starting the day with a song by Ted played school-wide over the PA system.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
In town for a stop on the Midwest Express with REO Speedwagon and STYX, Ted accepted an invitation to stop by and shoot bows with the men of Exodus Place – many of whom are military veterans. Read more about the exciting events that took place in the two articles below.
MLive.com: Rock legend Ted Nugent shoots bow and arrows with veterans, talks technique before rock show
As soon as Ted Nugent’s trademark camouflage cowboy hat poked into the cafeteria at Exodus Place in Grand Rapids, Doug Largent’s eyes lit up.
Nugent, in town to play a three-pronged rock show at Van Andel Arena with fellow musical veterans REO Speedwagon and Styx, stopped by the facility to shoot bows with the men on their way back into society after struggling with homelessness or prison, many of whom are veterans.
Exodus Place implemented bow and arrow shooting in February sponsored by the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), which has brought the men together, providing them with something to focus on, Exodus pastor Ray Townsend said.
“These men finally have a target in life,” Townsend said. “They can focus on one thing, that bullseye. It’s been amazing the change it’s made in their lives.”
That rings true with Largent who was overjoyed when Nugent gave him some one-on-one bow instruction.
“I’ve been a Ted Nugent fan since I was 17 and my first concert was Nugent,” Largent said. “Ted Nugent is such a down-to-earth rock star and so friendly.”
[Find the full article at MLive.com.]
WoodRadio.com: Ted Nugent Visits Exodus Place
Ted Nugent took some time Tuesday evening for an archery demonstration with the men of Exodus Place in Grand Rapids.
The Motor City Madman was in town for a concert, but accepted an invitation to shoot with some the home’s residents, including military veterans.
Nugent displayed his trademark humor — “Any liberals want to check the targets for me?” — and also his well-known respect for military veterans, several of whom he met.
[Find the full article at WoodRadio.com.]
Friday, May 10, 2013
By: Don and Sharon Chance
When three classic powerhouse rock acts get together for an evening of music and fun, there’s bound to be plenty of both.
Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon and Styx thoroughly rocked a full house at Grand Prairie’s Verizon Center Tuesday night, and the fans, some of them as far away as Wichita Falls, aren’t likely to forget it anytime soon.
Ted Nugent opened the show with the brash, fun-loving attitude and all-out energy that has made him a worldwide rock star for more than four decades. With just three musicians backing up his blister-hot guitar licks and over-the-top hit songs, “Uncle Ted” filled the massive room with a presence that could be felt as well as heard all the way up to the rafter seats, and if any concert-goers minded his trademark salty language, or when he played fifteen minutes over his allotted time, they didn’t say so.
Of course, “Stranglehold,” “Wango Tango” and “Cat Scratch Fever” were crowd favorites, but he could have played an insurance brief set to music and he would still have rocked.
[Read the full review at TimesRecordNews.com]
Friday, May 10, 2013
Ted Nugent. The very name of this famous son of the Motor City conjures up different images to different people – hunting enthusiast, NRA spokesperson, TV host, author, American patriot, environmentalist, ultra-conservative, humanitarian, family man – and all of them are accurate.
Like all of us, Ted Nugent is a complex man with many sides, many moods and many opinions. Opinions he is famous for sharing whether one wants to hear them or not, because as Nugent puts it, “I’m all about good health, keeping fit and exercise. That includes exercising my First Amendment Right of Free Speech to help keep this country fit and healthy.”
But first and foremost, Ted Nugent is a rock ‘n’ roller known for his wholly unique stage entrances — swinging on stage from a rope wearing a loin cloth, riding in atop a live buffalo, or in the earliest days jumping to the floor from a 25-foot stack of Marshall amplifiers – and for such high decibel hits as “Stranglehold,” “Motorcity Madhouse,” “Great White Buffalo,” “Free-For-All,” “Cat Scratch Fever,” and “Wango Tango,” which made him one of the most popular rock stars of the 1970s.
Nugent is spending much of this summer as he had last year, chugging across America as part of the triple-threat Midwest Rock ‘N’ Roll Express Tour with fellow Great Lakes-rooted rockers STYX and REO Speedwagon. In between those split-bill performances Nugent grants his own group no rest, opting to fill open dates with solo concerts like the one on May 16 at Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville.
“I love playing the Michiana area because it takes me back to all those Amboy Dukes years when we were playing the Wild Goose shows,” said Nugent, adding how Star Plaza has become one of his favorite in the world to perform. “It’s not just that it’s a great venue, but it’s the great people there. We have a lot of good friends that we love to see when we play in Merrillville. A lot of my blood brothers are there.”
[Read the full article at www.nwitimes.com]
Monday, May 6, 2013
It’s All Aboard!! The Midwest Rock N Roll Express has pulled into Glens Falls!
It was a triple header, Rock n’ Roll night as Ted Nugent, STYX and REO Speedwagon led this musical train straight into the Glens Falls Civic Center in downtown Glens Falls, NY. This trio has got to be one of the best “blast from the past” kind of tours, as the night is packed full of the hits from the 70s and 80s rock that we know all too well and love! Memories are tied to songs, and those songs performed on this tour bring your straight back to, what some fans say, another lifetime.
It was great to see such a packed arena on a Wednesday night and I just love to look around and see all the generations in the crowd, coming together for one purpose, to rocked out!
From “Cat Stratch Fever” to “Wang Dang Sweet Poontang”, Ted Nugent was “Just What The Doctor Ordered” to get the blood pumping! There is no doubt that Ted Nugent is a great musician and an amazing showman to boot!
Kicking off his set with “Wango Tango,” he had the arena’s attention from the start! He’s loud, American Proud and everything you can imagine his live performance to be. He even threw in his rendition mix of the Temptation’s song, “My Girl” leading into Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B Goode” which was really wild to hear. Ted Nugent knows how to get a crowd to their feet, this show was no exception. He is always alot of fun to watch perform!
The tour is winding down, so if you’re in the path of this rock n roll train, be sure to stop in for a great night you will remember!! The tour ends in May, and all three bands will continue on separate tours. So be on the look out as you will not want to miss any of the bands on this bill!!!
[Read the full review at MusicianPhotoJournal.com]
