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- Hard Rock singer/guitarist Ted Nugent tells the story of his 70s classic Cat Scratch Fever. How the Riff came to be and how he we inspired to pick up a guitar and learn from the masters like Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley and form the Amboy Dukes. Ted even plays a few tunes..
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Ted Nugent… Just saying the name brings steam from all four corners… Here at POR we focus on the music. and non one can deny the talent and passion that Mr. Nugent has for Rock and Roll. Since bursting on to the scene, he has swung a might axe and given us plenty of hard rock to get us riled up. I had an opportunity to talk with him about his music.including the story of his ferocious 1977 rocker Catscratch Fever Which became his biggest hit, going to #30 on the billboard hot 100…
Theodore Anthony Nugent started as the lead guitarist and occasional lead vocalist of The Amboy Dukes, After the band dissolved , Uncle Ted started on a solo career. Nugent is notable for his Gibson Byrdland, his bluesy and frenzied guitar playing and his energetic live shows. Despite his, wide-ranging and original vocal chops, Nugent recorded and toured with other lead singers in his early solo career like Brian Howe, Meatloaf, and Derek St. Holmes amounts others. He took on lead vocals later on though, he was also part of the rock supergroup Man Yankees with Tommy Shaw of Styx, Jack Blades of Night Ranger who had the #3 hit High Enough in 1991..
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Wow…Ted Nugent always shows great reverence to his musical forefathers. He is an amazing guitarist .
I love the closing when he says he is lucky to have heard Bo Diddley and other pioneers of rock. Those of us who lived through that era have the benefit of experiencing history.
He is a far far far better guitarist then he ever gets credit for.
I know it's not a huge hit but his guitar work on the song "Tied Up In Love" is amazing.
Edit: spelling
Ted Nugent's persona transcends music. He's an equilateral triangle of incredible intelligence, fierce independence, and captivating insanity....a cultural icon.
And a fan of child rape. Great hero you've got there!
_I've got no inhibitions
So keep your keys out of your ignition
I steal a car like I got the curse
I can't resist the old lady's purse
Jailbait you look so good to me
Jailbait won't you set me free
Jailbait you look fine fine fine
I know I've got to have you in a matter of time
Well I don't care if you're just thirteen
You look too good to be true
I just know that you're probably clean
There's one lil' thing I got do to you
Jailbait you look so good to me
Jailbait won't you set me free
Jailbait you look fine fine fine
I know I've got to have you in a matter of time
So tell your mama that I'm back in town
She likes us boys when it's time to get down
She's got this craving for the underage
I just might be your mama's brand new rage
Jailbait you look so good to me
Jailbait won't you set me free
Jailbait you look fine fine fine
I know I got to have you in a matter of time
Honey you you you look so nice
She's young she's tender
Won't you please surrender
She's so fine she's mine
All the time, all mine mine
It's all right baby
It's quite all right I asked your mama
Wait a minute officer
Don't put those handcuffs on me
Put them on her and I'll share her with you_
“Incredible intelligence.”
LOL.
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@@ROOKTABULA Yeah! Next up: Gary Glitter!
Anything a musician writes must be exactly what they believe and how they want to live or do live, right?
There's no such thing as artistic license, right?
So if an artist writes about child rape (statutory), then that must be exactly what they promote and or live, right?
And all us judgemental asses can see right into the hearts of others, as if we're God, right?
Yes, a lot is revealed in a persons actions, so it's to be considered. However, did Ted rape kids? No, he didn't. So get a damn grip.
@@stevetrump7399
I mean, as long as we ignore the existence of Pele Massa, then sure. It’s all just artistic license.
The beautiful thing about Uncle Ted is, He's as real as his music is!
I saw Ted Nugent 5 times in concert when I was a teenager. His shows were always amazing! I tried to learn all his great songs on guitar - Stranglehold, Motorcity Madhouse, Dog Eat Dog, Free for All, Wang Dang Sweet P, Cat Scratch Fever, and so on. Who cares about his politics! His music always made me energized. Thanks for this great interview!
Terrible Ted has always been a guitar icon to me. Love his music, I owned every single album and bought them as soon as they came out. I was like him, I didn't do or want to do drugs, but I could feel all of the energy and excitement the music had to offer. Thanks for this interview!
"Stranglehold" is simply amazing; the bass line and guitar solo are sublime.
YES- That song is definitely his "Opus"...It is an AWESOME creation...
We covered Stranglehold. Great song.
Great White Buffalo is epic too but you're right about Stranglehold
@@MyName-pl7zn Great White Buffalo from Double Live Gonzo is my favorite. I saw Ted in 2006 at the Lifestyles Community Pavilion in Columbus, Oh. He never played it. I was disappointed.
@@DDKaraokeOutlaw I saw him play it live, it was fantastic, how was the 06 show?
There is no questioning Ted's reverence and passion for the music and those who came before him. That said, 'Wango Tango' is an adrenaline fueled rock romp that DEMANDS to be played at Max Volume.
I saw Ted open for KISS back in 2000, and he blew them off the stage. I’ve been a huge fan ever since.
I saw him around the same time with KISS. it was Skid Row, Ted Nugent and KISS. Skid Row was a distorted mess, Ted was five levels of awesome and KISS was okay. Amazing what he could do and the talent that he has.
I saw him open for them in 99. And no, he didn't blow them off the stage. But he put on a damn good show.
Saw him on that Skid Row, Nugent, KISS tour. Man was he loud and great, caught him about a year later in Merrillville, IN. Puts on such a great show.
I seen that tour in Detroit. I took my oldest son Derrick, it was his 1st concert. He was 10 yrs old at the time. Ill never forget the look he had when seeing live rock n roll for the 1st time. He was just mesmerized when KISS Played as they have a great stage show.
I saw that one in Tampa. Yeah, Ted stole the show.
What I like about Ted is that he always has fun with the music and he makes rock and roll fun. He’s a guitar magician and pure soul. The man speaks his mind and tells it like it is, never muddled by drugs or alcohol, he was just a music purist and his longevity is the reward. I always appreciate Ted’s patriotic fervor and his respect of God’s creation in all his hunting endeavors. Long live the Motor City Madman! Rock on!
What a Character!!! His Passion and Love for Music and its Roots is Inspiring! Whatever he is doing, Ted is 100% IN!
His work on Miami Vice was very Cool 😎! “Definitely Miami,” and “Little Miss Dangerous.” You can’t help but feed off his Energy! 👏👏👏
Wow! When I heard "Cat Scratch Fever" the first time, I thought it was one great powerful song. Listening to the radio, I could easily understand why his nickname is "The Motor City Madman".
Another gem, Adam! Learned a lot from this segment. Say what you like about Ted, he sure knows his music. Tons of passion too!
@sijjiin not putting you down, but why would you be impressed with his musical knowledge? He’s 72 years old. All the music he mentions was the big thing back in his day. 🤔😁
Thanks for this one Professor! I love it when artists give gushing homage to the pioneers that stirred their soul. I also love that this channel is dedicated to music, not politics. Music is a refuge for me and a common language. Ted is definitely part of the soundtrack of my youth and its turned up to 11.
Don't you know it.
@@ProfessorofRock That's farcical.
Ted is a rock God and legend no question about it. I love that he has so much respect for those who paved the way.
The one thing Ted is that is honest and very straight forward with no sugar coating anything. He is awsome and keeps the torch of true rock and roll alive. I'm sure he like Big Joe Turner
Ted is the coolest! I just dig em! What a great performer and artist. Enjoyed this interview Professor.
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I guided Ted on a bear hunt in Alaska. He is one of the most entertaining people I have ever met. In ten days I never got tired of his stories and he has three great sons. He knows everyone in the music film and political world. He is one of the most sincerely honest people I've ever met.
This was awesome! One of your best. You actually got Ted into a moment of humility (“I wasn’t very good”). I don’t believe I’ve seen that side of uncle Ted before. Nicely done!
What a get! I love this guy, and I love his passion for music.
A neighbor of mine used to listen to his music all the time, when I was little. I would go over to his house and when I looked at the album covers I got scared. I thought he was a drugged out crazy man. Which turned me away from his music. That is until I heard him be interviewed on a talk show. I was blown away how elequent and educated he spoke. Then to find out he has always been sober, I was so surprised. His love, respect and passion that he has for music, hunting and American rights makes it hard not to be a fan. Great interview and guest. Thank you Professor
I love Ted! Such a charismatic unique character! I love the funkiness of the song Free For All. Oh no! He played the forbidden riff 0-3-5 lol!
That was an entertaining interview. I love it when artists talk about their heroes and I loved how he kept bringing up the greats of the early days of rock and roll.
Ted Nugent headlined Day on the Green. He flew onto the stage like Tarzan and totally destroyed every other band and the line up that day was a whos who of 70s rock. Epic. Legend.
I get the feeling Ted could tell mesmerizing stories all night long.
Tells it like it is, no filter. Honest, high energy rock n roll. Great White Buffalo is one of my favorites. Was lucky, living in the Detroit area to hear him when he was hosting the morning show on WWBR radio, The Bear.
I love Uncle Ted all the way around. This has been one of the more coherent interviews I've seen. He always seems to kinda go down rabbit holes, but he did right by you and we the viewers. Just like his music does right by the greats who came before him. And he takes his place in line for the next generations.
I grew up with Ted's music, and when I was in college I went to see him play with the Damn Yankees- he truly was all over the place & very energetic on stage!! Great interview!!
Thank you so much Professor. This was much wanted and needed in todays culture. While people have different views on politics, art in general and in this case music, should be a place where people of all political associations can come together and enjoy the same music. Art and Sports were the the ties that bound us together, and now they have been infected with politics. We need to get back to that, hopefully this is a first step.
Admire this musician- full of passion and energy to propel his rock to new heights and levels and he NEVER did drugs!!! That is so amazing!!! Also, the reason he can jam so well in his 70's
Love him or hate him, he is his own Genre, there's nobody like him in his era.
The Amboy Dukes played at the summer dances in 70, 71 in Livonia, MI called “Keen Teens”. I remember Ted jumping off his Marshal amps while hitting the big down beat chords. They played with Frigid Pink, Teagarden and Van Winkle, and another band that I forget the name of. In those days Bob Seger and the Last Herd played out HS dances fairly often. The days of Heavy Music.
Love Uncle Ted, wild yet based. Great interview - such a flood of passion and info in his every response, while having so much respect for his influences his "fellow music lovers".
Spent my whole life loving the music of countless musicians with whom I am diametrically opposed to politically. Yet so many out there can’t handle this one rock legend triggering them…
Ted is a national treasure , and a force of nature
Same...like just about every single one of them suck politically but I like their music.
@Jason Lusk To what end would that serve?
I don’t share Ted’s electoral politics, but as far as guns are concerned (1) still a Constitutional right, (2) he is an advocate for legal and responsible gun ownership and hunting rights, (3) his family eats what they kill or donates the meat to homeless shelters, and (4) he’s never shot another human, accidentally or not.
Because Ted comes from a conservative mindset and the left are mentally ill.
Not being sarcastic. The leftist are literally insane. They can't handle even ONE persons opinion if it differs from what their mental masters have taught them.
Ted gets a lot of grief for being a conservative. Just imagine being exposed to the Rock music world and NEVER succumbing to the trap of drug abuse! Absolutely amazing when you think about it.
Are we talking about the same Teddy poo pants Nugent, the gun totting draft dodger and MAGA nut?
Don't forget that he likes his girls young.
Drug use has no political affiliation. Neither does addiction.
It's not that he's a Conservative. It's that he's a hypocritical, self-righteous jerk who lack self-awareness.
Also, exposure to Rock music does not automatically lead to drug use.
You have a strange view of reality.
@@DrumWild
Don't give us that line. If Ted was a leftist all the things you said would be swept under the rug without a thought in your mind. Yes friend, it is because he is a conservative. Which is really to bad. Because the guy can play a guitar like very few ever have and that's just a fact. I wish you could set aside your politics just long enough to recognize his musical greatness. Because as it relates to rock and roll, he is truly great.
@@xendava9360 lefties don't go on an anti Mexican rant at a show in tx.
It’s crazy to see after all these years he’s still so passionate about music!
Awesome interview! Thank you very much! Loved it!!!!
Ted is a true legend, and great musician
Man he sure sounds like a great guy to be around. Glad he’s got such great fans that pay him back.
Hats off for another great interview and for not shying away from a controversial subject. Adam, you're the perfect person for what you do.... you can converse with anyone without letting your opinions get in the way or alienate anyone. I used to love Nugent's music, but kind of shied away from it, finding his modern day political proclamations and allies odious.... much the same way that it was hard to listen to Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam's) music after he came out in 1989 publicly supporting Ayatollah Khomeini's Fatwa calling for British Novelist Salman Rushdie to be put to death (Yusuf later denied such support and has since softened his image and even performs the old Cat Stevens tunes in public to appreciative audiences). Anyway, great interview, and maybe I can return to appreciating the mad genius of Nugent again someday. I loved his insight and humility in this interview and I still like his music.
One of my favorite interviews! Thank You!
What a hoot! I didn't know (Bo) diddley-squat about Ted Nugent before, but what an amazing and hilarious guy. He knows the origins of rock-n-roll and wants everyone else to be educated. He's honest about his own limitations, loves life, cherishes communication among musicians, doesn't like the word "fans"...He's an uninhibited philosopher who's eccentric but just might be the most grounded man on the planet. I didn't want the interview to end! Thanks, Prof.
I always love seeing him being interviewed. Thanks Professor!!
Best interview yet. Love Uncle Ted. Long time fan. Not just for the music either. Attitude. Pure attitude. Great man.
First saw Uncle Ted in 1977 at Chicago's Superbowl of rock. Great show. He was off the hook and so was the crowd as they threw thousands of empty milk jugs toward the stage. He loved it and Ma Nugent thought it was hysterical.
That was a fun and enjoyable interview!
Uncle Ted. THEE most under-recognized guitar master out there. Unbelievable chops. Stranglehold baby.
Under recognized by who, you ? He's the most famous, world wide recognized guitar God next to Jimm Page. What an idiotic comment
@@charleswahlstrom3154 Is it idiotic that we agree? If what we say is true, why is he not in the Hall? Why is he not spoken of publicly in the same ways as Jimi, Jimmy, Stevie, Eddie, and David? I think yours is the more idiotic comment.
Say what you want about Ted Nugent, the man is an icon. Rock and roll just wouldn't be the same without him. I'm a black guy and I have always said that if you love motown you will absolutely love the Nuge. He said it himself, he is basically playing rockin blues and frankly no one does it quite like uncle Ted. Thanx for this one Professor. Ted is such a polarizing character that we lose sight of just how incredible and important he is a a guitar player. Thanx for reminding us friend. ✌🙂😎
I'm a big fan of Ted Nugent and The Professor of Rock. How did I miss this one!
Ted's love of music and reverance for the musicians before him is so enduring. I love listening to him. God Bless Uncle Ted.
I once saw Ted from afar at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas. I could feel his personality and presence from 200 feet away.
I was never a fan of Ted Nugent as a person or really his music (of course a few great ones like Cat Scratch) but after this interview def a ton more respect as a musician and wow what a memory and big ups for him giving such major props to all of his influences
Wow and 73!! Sharper mind that 99% of todays young Gen
Stranglehold was a good one.
Ahhhhhhhh Ted Nugent, Totally out there, and totally collected, all at the same time.
I've always loved the energy his music creates. Nothin but good vibes.
And the man himself, i totally down to earth, easy to approach guy who truly cares with every fibre of his being.
He may at times be out there in his particular views on different topics, but he is always being truthful and dedicated to what he stands for as a human being.
I've always had a mad respect for Ted Nugent, and always will.
It would be awesome to actually meet him in person and have a conversation with him about anything.
Thanks Adam, An awesome video!
Keep Safe Always,
3 Chords and the Truth My Friend,
Matt - Toronto, Canada
Great interview loved it !!
I've seen Ted at least a dozen times over the years. Ran into him at the NRA convention a few years ago. He's always approachable. He was always trying to create a great show & one of his tours was with his 12 guitar army. It was pretty ambitious. Imagine how busy that would be on stage. Look at how good Ted looks. Got a full head of hair. That's what clean living will do for you. Not jamming your body full of preservatives and toxins. Thanks for the memories & being you Ted. Thanks Professor. Let's go Brandon!
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The NUGE! Uncle Teddy! This is definitely in the upper echelons of interviews you've landed!!
Nugent was my first concert. 1978 at the Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga, TN. Front row stage right directly in front of the speaker cabs. My ears rang for a week!
Wow incredible interview with uncle Ted. Thanks for letting him express himself, he’s interesting, intelligent, humble and grateful. Nice to see when so many artists lack all of that.
Great Song, Great Musician, A Legend.
Man I just discovered this channel! I've been binge watching all of the videos. I love your content! I think it'd be awesome if you could talk about the Deftones and maybe get Chino on your show! I'll keep watching and supporting this channel from here on out! Cheers!
Got to see him in 1978 at Day On The Green #5 in 1978. The stage was setup to look like a jungle! Out comes Ted on the very top of the scafolding (you couldn't go any higher!), he climbed down like the madman he is, then swinging from a rope. Climbed down from the rope to the stage. His guitar was on it's stand right in the middle of the stage and he gets down and just smacks it and the feedback went right through you! It was AWESOME! Then on the first song he took the mic off the stand and starts pounding his chest with it. "Can You hear my heartbeat baby!" His chest started bleeding! No shit! True story!
Great interview!!!! I grew up in the Midwest,in the 70’s,Ted was my soundtrack.
I suspect that Ted Nugent's biggest historic contribution to music isn't just his style of hard rock guitar playing as much as his choice of instruments on which he renders it. Only a few other hard rock/metal guitarists have slung semi-hollow guitars routinely.
It's also worth noting the amount of respect and reverence he's got for the original rock and soul cats and kittens. Not too many in his specific niche have given that kind of acknowledgment.
The almighty Byrdland is fully hollow. They're, shall we say, quite lively when the volume is turned up due to both being fully hollow and the fact that the top is carved Spruce rather than a laminate like an ES-330 (also fully hollow) or ES-335 (semi-hollow)!
I appreciate the specifics,@@bb_lz9790. During 2018 I tried my hand owning and slinging a Casino (upon which Gibson based the 330). Wasn't satisfied after the amount of compromising I had to do in order to prevent the thing from squealing when I kicked on the drive.
@@ericbgordon1575 The P90s in a Casino might have been partially responsible for squealing too! I've owned a Casino, foolishly didn't buy a '60s 330 for $200 when I had the chance, and owned a '63 Byrdland for a few years. The tiny, short-scale neck of the Byrdland was too little for my XL sized mitts...
I sympathize,@@bb_lz9790, albeit from the opposite extreme. I have little hands myself, but I still had difficulty maneuvering the heel of the Casino. I appreciate your interjection regarding its pickups; you imply they probably needed potting.
Mr. Nugent is a very polarized individual. I don't agree with him on every issue, however, I respect him as a musician. And totally respect his standpoint on zero tolerance to drugs, alcohol, etc. It shows, he is 73 years old in this interview, doesn't look a year past 60.
This is the first interview on your channel I've watched all the way through. Not because I like Ted Nugent's music; it's just pretty good rock n roll. But because Nugent is an American icon and success story and he's an interesting character. Thanks for doing this.
Great , SUPER great interview, enjoyed it, love the way you let the person interviewed talk, you never interrupt them, spot on
Cat Scratch Fever made my parents crazy - and inspired me to tape a walkie talkie to my acoustic guitar when I was 14 and tune my dad’s radio to channel 14 so I could make distorted feedback with it! Once I got an electric guitar I learned every song of his!
Cool story.
That is as clever as it gets!
“Stakes are high and so am I
It's in the air tonight
It's a free for all”
A rock-n-roll icon for sure. Been an avid "fellow music lover" of his since the Stranglehold album hit the stores. Seen him in concert a few times over the years mostly in he 80's and even last time at speech he gave about hunting rights. Ted is passionate and true about everything he loves, music, country, family, and freedom. And I'll continue enjoying his music and personality.
I saw Ted Nugent couple of years ago in Pennsylvania and he still puts on an amazing show, left with a smile on my face...he is an amazing person, incredible showman, and above all a patriot!
The Motor City Madman is definitely one of a kind! Love everything about Ted from his conservative America First stance, promotion of our 2nd Amendment rights, and of course his kick ass guitar playing. If I had to pick a favorite song of his it would be Stranglehold.
Another AWESOME interview…thanks Professor!
I see a signed Firefall album in the background that I don't have (I have their Self-titled, Luna Sea, and Elan).
I love Sweaty Teddy.
Thank you for bringing us the Motor City Madman. I grew about an hour away from Detroit and remember riding around town on my red AMF10-speed to the sound of Ted's music blaring out of every house.
I saw Ted twice because of his sense of humor and Id driven Rock power. Wang Dang Sweet Poontang was a teenage fav and still melts faces. Thanks Prof and Uncle Ted for the insight.
Stranglehold is one of my favorite songs to hear on classic rock 📻 ! Great Bass & Drums to go with the awesome 🎸 !
Stranglehold is a great song.
How does the Professor not have millions of subscribers his interviews with these legends are funny, informative and full of passion I always come away having learned something keep up the work
Ted was a huge part of the soundtrack of my youth, I was captivated by the energy that flowed out of the radio the first time I heard him and it wasn't long before I had bought everything he had produced. I was fortunate enough to catch him live at the Seattle Center Colosseum in either 79 or 80, AC/DC was the opening act, REO Speedwagon was second act before Ted came on and tore the house down and, for me, cemented the sobriquet "Ten Fingers of Doom". REO was just OK but AC/DC and Bon Scott blew me away and I was so fortunate to have experienced that show but Uncle Ted was the highlight that night. I love how jacked up on the music he still is, this was one of your best interviews because of that infectious energy, thanks Professor!
I love all the joy in this video! Thank you, Professor, for sharing so much joy and love of music with all of us.
The Motor City Madman! Ted brings back glorious early 80's high school memories of cruising the drag with the ol' bulletproof Pioneer 698 speakers cranked to the max. It's probably why I have Tinnitus today, ha.
His laid-back honkytonk-ish tune 'Hey Baby' is one of my faves.
Nugent's & David Lee Roth's storytelling mirror one another regarding their deep knowledge & respect of blues/rock history.
Love his music, agree with his politics, and grew up with similar interests with Mother Nature in so many ways. Great interview, Ted is the real deal and we could use several thousand more like him!! 👍
I saw The Motor City Madman open for Aerosmith, and he rocked our faces off so hard that when he started to introduce Aerosmith,
my date looked at me and shouted in dismay "holy shit we still have Aerosmith coming up".
I close my eyes and I can still see and hear Nugent wail on "Little Miss Dangerous".
That was at the Norfolk Scope March 22, 1986. The next night we saw them both again at the Richmond Coliseum where Aerosmith put on one of the best shows I ever saw.
Hey thanks for interviewing Uncle Ted, POR! It’s been a great pleasure watching your career blossom and opening doors to meet all these stalwarts of pop/rock.
One of my favorite Ted Nugent songs is Together with Meat Loaf singing. It gets overlooked but it's a great track.
It is a very cool track.
Great song so is Writing on the Wall. In fact, all the songs with Meatloaf were good I think there were five?
Grew up listening to the motor city madman, always love how he tips his hat to the pioneers of rock. Great interview getting to hear him jam and how he came up with his riffs. Nice to hear him talk music without bringing his political views in it.
I appreciated him tipping his hat to the pioneers of rock as well.
@Anna Trail he can definitely jam! I got to see the Stones Monday night, it was fantastic!!
@Anna Trail Mick was phenomenal, can't believe he can still move like that and the best entertainer in the business, I love Keith but Ronnie had to do most of the lead guitar, I went with just 2 of us. Best show I've seen in years, glad you got your ticket issue settled. Take care
@Anna Trail I pray your test come out good, I don't know what pumpkin tarimusi is but I love pumpkin anything. We just need to get through the holidays, lol
Ted is a guitar monster! My first Nuge concert was June 16 1976 and I can still see him leaping from the huge wall of amps.
Awesome interview…thank you. The combination of passion, intelligence, and talent makes Ted Nugent a unique national treasure. The man is an absolute rock legend and he’s still so humble and considerate. We need more stars like Mr. Nugent. 👍🏻
This is up there with the best interviews. Man, he knows what he's saying and it shines through with every word he says.
He's very passionate about music.
Ted's the man! This goes all the way back to my early teens and it's one of the greatest guitar riffs ever. The other, and greatest, would imo have to be stranglehold! Ted's got a special place in my heart, always!
I'm pretty sure Derick St.Holmes wrote that? Hey Baby and before he left The Ted Nugent Band he was the singer.
I was impressed when Ted Nugent played a concert in Oklahoma city about 20years ago. I was posted at his dressing room door, I worked security for bands and such back then. He gave a great performance giving it 100% all the way. When he got off stage 2 of his personal body guards helped him walk to his room, an arm over their shoulders, nearly carrying him. He gave his fans everything he had! Respect! Seen that with KISS and others, soaked in sweat from the heat and lights and performing, completely exhausted. I grew up with Ted and his music so it was great to get to see him personally and this level of professionalism.
The Stranglehold album in late 75’ or 76 was out of this world to my ears. So many great memories with his music. And some really neat licks in his solos. Great interview. Thanks!
I am going on record here to say that "Fred Bear" is his most underrated song.
I like Fred Bear too. Good Call.
I was about to say the same
Amen on that!!!
I hate that song.
I love his humility. He gives all credit to those who came before him. And I even like his politics.
Saw Ted in Winston-Salem on 1973 on a bill with the MC5 in the old W-S Quonset Hut. Epic.
What a joy filled person...smiling from start to finish.
Great interview! It's neat to see his passion for the music, performing at his best for the fans, and his respect for the forefathers of rock. Interesting, though, that he's been clean and sober for the last 66 years of his 73 years on earth. So he was a drinker from ages 0 to 7? Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Older interview.
The interview was from 7 years ago. He's talking about songs from his "new" album Shut Up and Jam. It was released in 2014. No idea why you would sit on an interview for that long and then finally release it.
@@markhussey2074 I've only had this channel for 18 months. I have done 600 plus interviews. Plenty to come.
I 1st met him in the 80's. He said he was amazed how a teen brotha knows so much about Rock music!
Love Uncle Ted!!! An amazing musician and American. So many great memories of not just Cat Sratch Fever but 90% of everything he has played including the Amboid Dukes and Damn Yankees
I’ve been lucky enough to have seen TED NUGENT more than any other artist in my own history of concert going. Saw him first in 1979 at the International Amphitheater in Chicago. Been seeing him ever since. Always such an underrated guitarist by critics and the board of the Rock and Roll hall of fame. He definitely belongs in there! Would love to see Gibson/Epiphone produce and sell a “BYRDLAND” tribute in honor of this Great guitarist and artist! Many are not on the Guru of Gonzo’s band wagon; myself always been a Fan, follower and Spirit Bloodbrother. Thank you for this FANTASTIC segment, ADAM!
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I had heard about Ted's radical right wing politics and that was enough to keep me from exploring his catalog. Imagine my surprise when Ted showed up as an intelligent, fascinating person in this interview. Kudos to Adam for presenting this amazing man and passionate music icon. Great things can happen when we allow ourselves to change our minds.
I mean you have a guy with an opinion and then you have people like Gene Simmons who call his fans “enemies” simply for not wanting to get a skeptical vax. Ted is just a red blooded American.
Nothing radical about defending constitutional government
It’s sad that “radical right wing “ is wording a simple opposition
Despite Ted's extreme right wing propaganda, he's a National Treasure.
Brett Stadler - I would have agreed with your comment, but after his continued support of DT after the insurrection, I no longer do. Ted panders to those who buy his music, attend his concerts and buy his merch, nothing more.
Great interview Adam, however it is a shame that many viewers (or non viewers) had to bring up the politics even though there was NO politics ever mentioned. Professor, sometimes you just can't win.....Keep up your excellent work. It's the MUSIC folks!
Ted's a smart dude, very well spoken. I had the pleasure of meeting him and talking with him while he had one of his trucks pinstriped from Dr. RU in Detroit several years ago. Very cool guy.
Ted Nugent is a fantastic guy in so many ways, if the majority of the country was like him, America would be truly great again.