"The similarities between a rifle and a guitar is simple... a little bit of wood... a little bit of steel... and damned if I can't get my dinner with both." -Ted Nugent
Ted is FOR shure a buttkicking heck of a mad dog he is one of the best of ALL time a classic fender amps walls of em screaming 10 volume on that badass birdlander gibson NOW go get a dear ted
Thank you Amigo !!! Excellent analogy Ted. Although , LMAO, I've never brought my Gibson Axe or Hunt Music on a hunt as I stalk game very quietly. All the best & stay well !!!
For those of us old enough to remember the late 70’s, Uncle Ted was the man. Back when rock was loud proud and FUN! As a live act goes Ted left it all on the stage. American Rock n’ Roll Icon of the highest possible order.
Proud? This might be one of the most pathetic things I've ever seen, even if you ignore the weird sexism and lame jokes. That fact that he thinks "attituded" is the key to playing guitar, really shows in his playing. Just so we're clear, it's not good. If you honesty find him impressive don't worry, you'll get past the beginner stage one day.
Agreed, I grew up in the Detroit area and started playing guitar in 1974, Ted was a very big deal locally. He was also the reason that in 1976 I purchased a brand new Twin Reverb!
@@hkguitar1984I grew up about a mile from TED. I picked up my first guitar in 1968... So naturally he was our local Guitar Hero, in DETROIT. Taking the bus down Grand River to the Masonic auditorium paying $3.50 to see Ted Nugent guitar battle Frank Marino & Wayne Kramer. Was fantastic! Ted Nugent live is the best you'll ever see or hear Ted Nugent,,, number one recording act,77-80.if you don't believe me, check out Cal jam 2.played live in front of 120,000 screaming fans..
@@shawncarson4109obviously thAT ATTITUDE THING went way over your head...THE REASON WHY I say this is,,#1 obviously you're not from DETROIT. #2, YOU DIDN'T KNOW,,,Ted NUGENT was the LARGEST GROSSING ACT from 1977 through 1980. Surpassing BANDS LIKE LED ZEPPELIN or any other groups Rolling Stones etc. Ted Nugent live was his best element to play, not only an outstanding performer but never a dull moment,,. Don't believe it,well believe the 120,00 fans,(the people) NUGENT WAS HEADLINER AT , CAL JAM 2,when NUGENT plays to more than $120,000 PEOPLE. MAYBE NUGENTS music it's not your thing,that's ok,but to say obserd untrue comments , perhaps on day,,,YOU be the one who GETS A GRASP on what playing with an ATTITUDE MEANS...
These days when people think of Ted Nugent, they think of the crazy behaving, high strung hunter and political guru. But what most people seem to have forgotten, is that it was his GUITAR that put his face on the map...Not his politics or his hobbies! Ted’s a BEAST!!
@@shittayone7420 no you're thinking about The Dead's Mexicali Blues..or the Beatles i saw her standing there, or maybe the Police Don't Stand So Close To Me...
@@stricknine8623 bobby is a troll who obviously has a political axe to grind. typical loser troll. His mom must be late with his midday cookies and soda.
That's awesome man, you've got a cool dad. I hope to have a similar influence on my son, maybe introduce him to some music that inspires his future artist within.
This came out the year I started playing guitar. I remember my dad buying it for me, because he was a huge Nugent fan and wanted me to learn how to play like him. It brings back memories. I was a 12 year old kid, but damn did it make an impact.
The sad thing about Ted Nugent is that he will never be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because he is a conservative. Ted, you are one of the greatest guitar players that ever lived, regardless of what the lowlife left says, may they rot in hell.
I could not agree more... No one even close to being like Ted. and yes the left will rot in hell...The holy spirit says no aborter will gain salvation.
I’ve heard many ppl throughout the yrs saying, never meet your idols, they’ll only disappoint you. Not true, I met Ted back in 1990, and we became instant friends. I had NO expectations, therefore I was NOT disappointed. He is who he is, and will NEVER apologize for it. He is very passionate about his beliefs. He is the same person OFF stage as he is on stage, and I love that about him. He does talk too much, and I can deal with that, LMFAO!!!! But that’s Ted. I’ve been a fan since 1968 with the Amboy Dukes, and I’m still a fan to this day, and a friend for the past 33yrs. My point, don’t expect anything when meeting your idols. Accept them for WHO they are, and you won’t be disappointed. And for those that don’t know, that’s Michael Lutz from Brownsville Station on bass.
the first time i saw him was at the height of his career. AC/DC (with Bon Scott) opened. Still one of the best shows I've ever been to (and it's been a lot of shows).
I saw him with KISS for their "Crazy Nights" tour in Pittsburgh. I never seen such a high-energy performance, it almost ruined KISS for me...they looked like the Beatles in comparison
The first time I saw him was at 1979 Day on the Green MONSTERS OF ROCK and AC/DC was there (with Bon Scott). Others included; Aerosmith, Mahogany Rush and Saint Paradise.
I could never be sober in the way he is as I love the occasional beer and smoke a joint a couple times a week but I really appreciate and respect people who are so comfortable being themselves that they never rely on drugs or alcohol. That said this is an amazing guitar lesson and I just love Ted and anyone else who can only be themselves and aren’t afraid to step out.
Ted you are the definition of Rock and Roll, no one has the energy that you bring!! Seen you 3 times on New Years eve and that wasn't enough times for me!! Keep Rocking soul brother!!! 😁✌️👍
I was introduced to Ted Nugent’s music in 1975 when the first solo album was released. My 13 year old ears were immediately dazzled. Insanely talented and creative player. Ted’s playing is pure: no pedals or gimmicks -just an amp, a guitar, and a love of music.
Aside from Ted's awesome playing and tone the most vital thing here is about dedication, endeavour and positive attitude: applicable to just about everything. Fantastic.
Ted’s always been my favorite guitarist since I discovered him,he’s #1but Michael Schenker is close # 2 !! #3 is a complete toss up between lots of awesome songs created by terrific musicians and guitarist !!
@@stevo8782 No I'm not I've never in all my life heard a critique of capitalism by a right winger. They're unknowingly taking a position that it's perfect.
This mindset, today, would have nu-males clutching their fefe bags in terror and blubbering that "violence" is being done to them. What a useless sack of crap this new generation is smh.
I'm 70 years old and a country music musician but I'm a huge Ted Nugent fan because I like his politics. Ted Nugent for US President! Great picker too!
I got to meet him back stage after a concert. The thing I noticed the most is Ted likes Ted but I suppose that’s why he is Ted Nugent. His place in rock n roll is very large. Not all people can say they sold out arenas worldwide for several years & headlined the big major multi band shows. Truly the motor city madman
The first time I saw Sweaty Teddy in concert. He opened the show by standing on a platform above his amp stack, and he jumps off the platform, flying thru the air, lands on stage in a quasi-splits pose and strikes the first chord of the show and the place goes wild, all 12,000 of us. Ted is one of the GOAT’s
I saw him jump off his fenders at the Silver Dome and land on his face, I think he broke his guitar. It was either that show ,or another, Iggy Pop opened and came out wearing panty hose...................he got pelted by every beer on the main floor, all at once. Good times.
Seen Ted 8 times. Never gets old. One of the greatest guitarists of all time. Definitely the best showman. Love his sound. Love his attitude. Love his politics. Ted for VP with TRUMP in 2024. Thanks for posting
Trump ?? Are you serious? I think you may have sat too close to Ted's stacks and they blew any sense out of your mind. He belongs in prison. He and his are thieves in the name of donations. Of course none made by himself. Just the poor uneducated people that he sent a couple hundred dollars to so you all think he's great as he steals millions. Snap out of it.
He's too polarizing and the HoF board aligns itself with the political left. Once the HoF took a political stance, and began using that as it's guide for who gets in and who doesn't, it lost all credibility and value.
@@groovelife415 its so ironic bcause being a punk , a rocker means in the simplest terms " questioning everything " & " going against the grain " and at certain instances its about being different and unique and at times saying " F the system . ironically all these viewpoints can be considered as counter culture today .
I love Uncle Teds sensitive nature.So much charisma for one 24 track studio with teac reel to reel tape machines..Ahh, the old days..Thank You Ted for never changing !
I started playing in the mid 80's and studied Ted. Till this day I can still hear his influence in my playing. No matter what else I learn and play I can still hear it pop in at times.
I’m a Detroit kid. Ted married a girl I went to school with. Great family. Nice people. Ted’s in show business - an entertainer - and he’s a legend. Figure it out on your own.
More importantly he’s being musical about his playing. Anyone can call themselves metal and most that do aren’t even that musical. Allot people just scream their heads off and beat on their instruments. I don’t care too much for it personally..
I was listening to an interview with Trey Azagthoth's mom. She said that when he started playing guitar he gravitated to Ted Nugent because it was the heaviest. The attitude and feel.
This is absolutely HILARIOUS. Can't believe I'd never seen it before. When I was in middle school & early high school I went through a good few years of listening to a lot of this guy (one of very first concert experiences). Not my kinda thing anymore, but this instructional video is GOLD. Hysterical parody of himself and he knows it, loves it, and completely nails it. I swear to you, I get a very Jim Carrey vibe from a lot of this, and would not be surprised if Carrey studied this over and over while he was getting his own early thing together. Unbelievable...
The man is full of spirit and full of excitement full of love, as well as off-the-cuff spontaneity.... that's the spirit of playing guitar❤ hes basically in a nutshell trying to explain to you that you must go to your inner self and unleash the power that we all have. To become unique.... 🔥 🎸.... just like Ted 👍
I been listening to uncle ted since the amboy dukes days. My uncle always steered us towards good music when we kids. Every Xmas it was a few good albums. AC/DC highway to hell 77. Nugent all his albums. On Vinyl and 8 track!! This gets me inspired. I remember watching Miami Vice episode he was in. I saw him 10 times
And he doesn't really know a lot about playing guitar either. He does have a decent technique, but he is bending all the weak notes, his phrases have no beginning and no end, and his timing is somewhere in between vague and non-existant making him sound in some ways like a beginner.
I gave Ted a pick once at a book signing for "Kill It And Grill It" that was made from a silver quarter run over by an Amtrak train and then carefully machined for extreme sonic bombast. Just ask Ted about it. He won't remember!
People today I don't think understand how hard it was to get good at guitar pre UA-cam. You had to listen to records over and over stopping and playing, trying to get the notes right. There were no tutorials, no good ones at least, and you had to really really love it too keep going. And to not only master guitar, but to become an artist, creating guitar parts and songs, that has to be something one was destined to do. Today, almost anyone can become a guitar player. Including me!
That is very True. I couldn’t count all the Hours I spent Practicing to Records or Tapes. You had to learn it on your own. Now you click on UA-cam and they will slow a Song down, and Teach you every Lead part slowly. It’s easy to learn now. Back then t took a lot of dedication and hard work.
I know exactly what Ted Nugent is saying as a Harmonica (HARP) Player of over 35 yrs. I learned alot from ancient harmonica players as Little Walter, Kim Wilson, Charlie Musslewhite, Sonny Terry, Sonnyboy Wilson, Paul Butterfield and so many greats I attempt to emulate but have developed my own tone and style. But Ted Nugent is from another planet and world like TY Tabor of Kings X. The best!
And this was the year Spirit if the Wild debuted too, that's one helluva badass album with too many excellent guitar licks and riffs to count. After 20 years he released one of his greatest albums.
This guy can really Jam! Saw Teddy play live at Binghamton Veterans Memorial Arena back in the mid nineties. It was worth every penny. Paid around $10 bucks for a concert ticket back then. Now they cost $50 bucks plus!
"If you don't know this, we'll get you a bib." "It's so simple it's stupid." 😃 Ah, straight-to-the-balls instruction from the Motor City Madman. "Just be like me!" 😆
Did you notice@ 32:34 he says he is using Peavey 5150 but the peavey isn't even powered on !? The blonde showman is powered on and sounds just like Ted's tone from the past 30+years so I don't think he's using the Peavey amp even though he says it in the video, must be a sponsorship thing !?
FINALLY there is a REAL Rock Star that uses an ultra-thin pick like me. It seems like all the other big fish prefer these super rigid thick picks. I’ve been using ultra-thin Dunlop nylon picks my entire life and simply can’t use anything else.
Not sure what style you play but I’d tend to agree with that myself . I just can’t seem to comfortably use the really thick picks. I can’t seem to get a feel for how hard or soft I’m picking and especially when I’m playing faster stuff the control just isn’t there for me with a too thin or too thick of a pic. I love metal guitar the best ( but also love blues , classical , instrumental only guitar centred bands or solo players ( Joe Satriani-USA , Angel Vivaldi - USA I think , Andy James- british , Distant Dream -they are amazing/ from Poland , Widek- from Poland also , Hubris , God is an Astronaut and a few others ) and also most heavier types of hard rock ) because they don’t slip when you sweat ( I always liked the strange or special kind of plastic they use ) Ever since the first time I tried one my friend had when I was 18 ( I’m 51 now) I’ve always used Dunlop -Tortex orange .60 mostly. or occasionally the thicker Dunlop- Tortex yellow .73. For me anyways anything under or over that thickness just either doesn’t feel right or flex enough or it’s way to much on the thin side and it’s too floppy enough to really dig in and get a good pick attack on the choppy heavy riffs . I like the pick slightly thick but still pretty flexible, if I need to make it flex or just be stiffer I just change the choke pinch point on it. I think my ultimate pick would be in between the orange and yellow thickness a Dunlop Tortex .66/ or .67 but far as I know they don’t make them …
@@docnova that "she man" could kick your ass nine ways to Sunday. Ted Nugent has always been the real deal. Killer attack as a human being and guitar player.
@@barrymiller2272 I would never harm a maiden with such luscious hair. She ain’t no Joan Jett, much more. She’s just a panther on the runway and on the guitar. Plus one more Nugent of truth for you (see what I did there). I’m pretty sure she said she was into chicks, plus she looks mean with that bow man. I’m not going up against that. Much respect though for defending the little lady, but she looks like she’s got more spark than a Detroit piston (also see what I did there). Big fan of her playing on Stray Cat Strut. You got taste my man!
A friend told me about his first Ted Nugent concert where the lights went down, there was an ominous silence then a blood curdling scream followed by a wild man with a guitar leaping off the lighting rig going straight into a song...!
Went to a lot of concerts in the 80s, but Ted was the loudest and the most kickass guitar player I liked the best. Needs to be in the Rocken Roll Hall of Fame Now while he's still around. Do it NOW PEOPLE! Saw him in Portland Me. Best show I ever saw. Thanks Ted,
I can fully agree with that ! I never really thought about it ! guess I just have always assumed he already was…. 2023 ! Induct Uncle TED Damn it ! Or the whole Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame thing really won’t mean much in the future! If a dude can be a monster player like that for 45 YEARS! and still not get in… as far as I’m concerned… that is a Serious Oversight on their part! That needs to be addressed This Year! 2023 R’nR hall of fame inductee Ted mf’kn Nugent !!
Als ich das erste Mal Great White Buffalo gehört hatte, war es um mich geschehen. Ted ist grandios, ich liebe sein Spiel. Ein äußerst unterhaltsamer Erklärbär.
Yeah his left hand nothing spectacular his right hand is incredible ,the musicality that comes out of it especially Fred Bear great White Buffalo and so many more
Yes! His right hand was the first thing I noticed...well, after the "wench." Most of the guitar greats have said over and over to "watch the right hand, THAT is where the REAL playing happens." I always try, but then I almost always shift over to the left! I think this is the first time I've ever been able to watch a guitar player's RH the entire time. The second thing I noticed was what he said later in the video, which was that he's "gentle" with his right. I think I noticed it because I just heard the same thing about Angus Young from his guitar tech. It's true, but Uncle Ted here is visibly more so than Angus.
@@jamesthe-doctor8981 He is also playing a short scale guitar. 23", I think, as opposed to the typical 24.75" gibson scale. makes a huge difference. Stupid fun to play. You can bend strings all to hell, and makes the player look bigger than they really are.
Some good riffs: 6:51 9:09 13:49 16:33 17:57 25:58 Jenny take a ride 48:09 49:30 52:52 Various topics: 12:05 Emulating slide with fingers 15:48 Why he uses Byrdland 20:08 Why he uses solid body guitar 23:02 How to control feedback 27:43 Behind the bridge bending 29:40 Strings, Pick 31:08 String muting 32:27 Gear setup 34:05 Left hand little finger 35:51 Right hand little finger 36:16 Picking technique 37:13 Using the guitar controls 44:32 Jam 56:55 Performance Suggestions are welcome.
If anyone is interested...I did some searching and I think when Ted said he uses a 52 pick, and mentioned that it's thin, I believe he's referencing a 0.52mm thickness pick which converts to 0.02" or 20 thousandths of an inch. I found an 0.026" (0.66mm) thickness pick in my guitar stuff...and it's pretty thin. I tried using the side edge like Ted and wouldn't ya know, I can chug on the A string much faster than when I use the side of the pick. Thanks for the tip Ted!!! Ted Nugent for President!!!! Edit: I'm watching this again because it's so great and at around 12:20 when he's using his vice grip finger as a slide he's got the biggest smile. Guitar makes me smile too, and so does Ted!!! Vote red or we'll all be dead!
Fucking country, get uncle Ted in HoF already. As a Michigan kid, I grew up with his music thanks to my old man. Amazingly technical guitarist. Criminally underrated. As a fellow Sagittarius, his humor is spot on and facetious. Fantastic!
Went to see The Who at JFK Stadium in ‘82. Outdoor stadium mind you. 157,000 people. It is not far from the airport. When they started playing, it was mind numbing. We could see jets taking off, but could not hear them. You could scream as load as you wanted, but needed hand gestures to be heard. Happens I go to see Black Sabbath the next weekend at an indoor show and I couldn’t hear them. I was still damaged. The Who is the loudest man made entity I have ever heard in my life.
Saw him in the early 80's at the peak of his Wango Tango powers ....my ears literally rang for 3-days after that 3-ringer show!.....close 2nd for sheer volum-ocity was Motorhead.
when I was a teenager, my Dad and other rock haters called it ''jungle music'' .Ted's guitar produces jungle music, and that is a compliment. something about Detroit bands. they're like urban jungle musicians.
I went from playing acoustic to playing electric in the 70’s because of one single riff. Cat Scratch Fever. Then VH dropped that first iconic album with no BS and the journey of tone chasing started. Ted sparked it for me though.
I owned this from about the time I was 15-17 years old. Was my first real guitar instructional video. Watching this guy take that Glock to that small electric piano. Man he as a character. Anyway this helped form my right hand technique more than any other source. I played Metallica, took, and all sorts of other stuff after I started to pick up the tips on this video. I gotta admit. Even in todays standards , he had a great tone with those Gibson guitars and those peavey amps. With no pedals. No overdrive pedals! Blew me away bc I was a pedal freak. Always have been and will always be. Pedal are just cool to me. So, thanks Ted. I’m sure many a child had this video amd learned a lot from it. I know I did. Oh and that pRS guitar he has in this video made me want a prs so so badly. Still do. I will get a prs.
What a character. I've never been wild about his music, but I've always appreciated his unapologetic approach to life. The left has done everything they can to paint him as a heartless killer of defenseless animals, though he has greater respect and understanding of wildlife than they could possibly grasp. I am not on the far right by any means, but I am an American, and therefore I respect the right of the individual to express themselves as they wish. You go, Ted.
Actually hunters do more for wildlife conservation than anyone else, partly by the hunting licenses and tags they pay for. They also have a great respect and appreciation for wildlife. Uncle Ted hunts for food and consumes and donates what he hunts.
KFC kills billions of defenseless animals. And so does Tyson...... I just ate a defenseless Ribeye....... What is wrong with some people... Somebody killed a defenseless cow and I will be cooking a roast tomorrow! Yum, and eating some aborted chickens in the morning and some defenseless pig in the form of bacon. Yum yum....
Watch his interview on Joe Rogan. He is definitely intelligent and articulate. It’s just a lot of people don’t like rock music played by a very conservative, small government Republican, white anti drug bow hunter who oozes self confidence and preaches a hard work ethic incorporating self reliance, personal responsibility and independence. That seems to be just too much for many post modern Americans.
@@joeroganjosh9333 best comment I've read in a long time. They want to control us, and they don't want people looking up to somebody as wild and free and self reliant as Uncle Ted.
It's his 'stage persona' and reflective of his off the wall humor and sharp wit. He's just a really high-energy human and he channels this in his playing and the persona that informs his playing. It's a true testament to Ted's grip on reality that he has never gone down that long, dark road far too many musicians wander - always to their detriment (just ask Clapton), sometimes to their death ('ask' those that paid this price, or ask their loved ones who bore witness to the price paid).
Wow factor 100%..when I seen Ted Nugent in the 80s it was Friday the 13th I found 80 dollars and snuck into the Pan Am center and Mr.Nugent was swinging on a rope hooked onto the bars or whatever you call the ceiling or rapters he swanged and swanged that's the only thing I remember I think he had cmalfage on or a cave man fleece wrapped. He is an awesome dude he is a true free bird....Roland J Gutierrez from Magdalena New Mexico USA 🇺🇸
Not a bad show and it didn't cost me anything what a guy ,seriously he's extremely smart, talented is his given. I was at a concert one year and his amp stacks was to the roof and not all the amps weren't turned on amazing, thanks Ted james m.
Thank you so much for this upload! I was blessed to see Ted in the 80s when he performed in Chattanooga, Tennessee. As a young 16 year old guitar player he had a great impact on me. He is a one-of-a-kind and has some of the best facial expressions. -Sometimes reminding me of Jim Carey.
Ted Nugent is one of my favorite master guitarists. Guitarist, singer, songwriter, performer----Uncle Ted is the TOTAL PACKAGE DEAL. Plus, he was ALWAYS gorgeous to watch...Mmmmmm. Loved him since I was a kid listening to the Amboy Dukes "Journey To The Center Of The Mind" sounds even better now than it did back then. Ted Nugent is simply THAT fantastic!!!
I saw Ted in Lubbock Texas back in the day. He ended the show by hanging his guitar on his amp cab (while it was still plugged in) and then shooting it with a crossbow. Dude is awesome.
I seen Sweaty uncle Teddy open up for ZZ Top in Orlando. It was 2003 I went with my dad which was the only concert I ever seen with my dad. I was 18 and my dad was turning 47 so, he seen in the past, Crosby's Stills Nash and Young in the 1970's at a dog track. This was Florida he also seen Foghat in January of 1977 with Rick Derringer opening up at Tampa Curtis Hixon Hall. He went to see Fleetwood Mac at the Tangerine 🍊 bowl with his friends and waited tell everyone left and picked up at least a hundred joints and a few Red devils, Quaaludes and a vile or two of coke. After that him and his friends would split all the drugs get drunk and have a massive party. ZZ Top/Ted Nugent, That was the best concert I've ever been to because my Father was with me and he wasn't drunk or high. And Neither was I That's why, we can talk about it every now and then about that show in 2003 in Orlando at the Amway Center before they tore it down. I will always cherish that I kept the two ticket 🎟️ Stubs. I also has my high school Graduation there in May of 2004. Had my 15 seconds of fame and walked the stage infront of 5,000-7,000 onlookers I was very nervous but, I had to do it. Thank God I did. That's all you got in life is memories good or bad they can't take that away for you. Something you can learn from and move on which are Bad Memories. Or something you can be proud about and think about cherish and proudly talk about Those ar are good memories. I talked a little to long but, it was about Ted Nugent and a good night I remember 18 years ago with my dad. Thanks for hearing me out. If you got some good Sweaty uncle Teddy or ZZ Top or just any concert's you remember having a good time stores. I would really like to read them. Take care of yourself s.
Ted Nugget was my first guitar hero, I played Cat Scratch Fever till I wore a grove through my record. Then Van Halen came along and I begged my dad for an electric guitar 🤘🏼🎸🎵
So this is a Ted Talk
Indeed
Yep, TED Talks are often more interesting, whereas Ted Talks tend to be much more fun.
He should've copyrighted that...
Better than the Liberal propaganda they spew
The original
"The similarities between a rifle and a guitar is simple... a little bit of wood... a little bit of steel... and damned if I can't get my dinner with both." -Ted Nugent
Ted is FOR shure a buttkicking heck of a mad dog he is one of the best of ALL time a classic fender amps walls of em screaming 10 volume on that badass birdlander gibson NOW go get a dear ted
Thank you Amigo !!! Excellent analogy Ted. Although , LMAO, I've never brought my Gibson Axe or Hunt Music on a hunt as I stalk game very quietly. All the best & stay well !!!
I use Marshall TSL 100 stacks as opposed to Peavey Amps but from the way you sound I'm sure the Peavey's are just as good or better !!!
Thanks uncle Ted!
Deer rhymes with BEER dear
For those of us old enough to remember the late 70’s, Uncle Ted was the man. Back when rock was loud proud and FUN! As a live act goes Ted left it all on the stage. American Rock n’ Roll Icon of the highest possible order.
Proud? This might be one of the most pathetic things I've ever seen, even if you ignore the weird sexism and lame jokes. That fact that he thinks "attituded" is the key to playing guitar, really shows in his playing. Just so we're clear, it's not good. If you honesty find him impressive don't worry, you'll get past the beginner stage one day.
Agreed, I grew up in the Detroit area and started playing guitar in 1974, Ted was a very big deal locally.
He was also the reason that in 1976 I purchased a brand new Twin Reverb!
@@shawncarson4109BRAVO!
@@hkguitar1984I grew up about a mile from TED. I picked up my first guitar in 1968... So naturally he was our local Guitar Hero, in DETROIT. Taking the bus down Grand River to the Masonic auditorium paying $3.50 to see Ted Nugent guitar battle Frank Marino & Wayne Kramer. Was fantastic! Ted Nugent live is the best you'll ever see or hear Ted Nugent,,, number one recording act,77-80.if you don't believe me, check out Cal jam 2.played live in front of 120,000 screaming fans..
@@shawncarson4109obviously thAT ATTITUDE THING went way over your head...THE REASON WHY I say this is,,#1 obviously you're not from DETROIT. #2, YOU DIDN'T KNOW,,,Ted NUGENT was the LARGEST GROSSING ACT from 1977 through 1980. Surpassing BANDS LIKE LED ZEPPELIN or any other groups Rolling Stones etc. Ted Nugent live was his best element to play, not only an outstanding performer but never a dull moment,,. Don't believe it,well believe the 120,00 fans,(the people) NUGENT WAS HEADLINER AT , CAL JAM 2,when NUGENT plays to more than $120,000 PEOPLE. MAYBE NUGENTS music it's not your thing,that's ok,but to say obserd untrue comments , perhaps on day,,,YOU be the one who GETS A GRASP on what playing with an ATTITUDE MEANS...
These days when people think of Ted Nugent, they think of the crazy behaving, high strung hunter and political guru. But what most people seem to have forgotten, is that it was his GUITAR that put his face on the map...Not his politics or his hobbies! Ted’s a BEAST!!
Is he still writing songs about pedophilia,
@@shittayone7420 no you're thinking about The Dead's Mexicali Blues..or the Beatles i saw her standing there, or maybe the Police Don't Stand So Close To Me...
@@narizgrande and Gene Simmons going blind and Christine sixteen
People who are awake see nothing crazy about his behavior.
@@worthless_opinion
I see nothing crazy at all. In fact, him and I have almost everything in common.
Ted Nugent, the only sonic psychopath that ever plugged a Gibson Byrdland into a Peavey 5150.
I love it. 🤣🤣🤣
Just remember though , he got the idea of using that Byrdland for the heavies from Jim McCarty
@@natemendsen1629and he’s damn proud of it lmao
No wonder why so many people have depression... Ted has ALL the enthusiasm for life xD
He claims it's because his diet consists only of animals he kills and plants from his garden lol
@@bigrig4385 i miss you 2 hoonnee yr
Why not,his a great artist.artist don't have time for depression.we work hard,and work it,however we can.👍💡🤪🎊🤑🌟💖😁🤘
Its from ticks ,
That's not Ted! That's Jim Carey in a wig.
this is NOT a instructional guitar video. this IS a stand up comedy special that happens to take place around a guitar.
Ted was serious as a heart attack though.
He just adds the humor. But don't think for a minute that he doesn't believe most of what he says.
In a way, you are correct. Most of rock is like that.
@@stricknine8623 the worst kinds of lunatics believe what they say. Ted = major lunatic.
@@bobbyjbobbyj
What, in particular, is he wrong about ? Please be detailed and specific. Thanks.
@@stricknine8623 bobby is a troll who obviously has a political axe to grind. typical loser troll. His mom must be late with his midday cookies and soda.
My dad had this on VHS when I was like 3 and it got me into rock and guitar playing. To say I appreciate this upload is an understatement.
That's awesome man, you've got a cool dad. I hope to have a similar influence on my son, maybe introduce him to some music that inspires his future artist within.
How many years ago was this ?
This video came out in 95 I think.
@@paulroberts2879 what are the chance you have the booklet that would have went with this. Thanks
This came out the year I started playing guitar. I remember my dad buying it for me, because he was a huge Nugent fan and wanted me to learn how to play like him.
It brings back memories. I was a 12 year old kid, but damn did it make an impact.
The sad thing about Ted Nugent is that he will never be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because he is a conservative. Ted, you are one of the greatest guitar players that ever lived, regardless of what the lowlife left says, may they rot in hell.
I could not agree more... No one even close to being like Ted. and yes the left will rot in hell...The holy spirit says no aborter will gain salvation.
Ted will never be in the rock and roll hall of fame because he never did anything new just rehashed licks slppy and fast.
@@lynpugslike Madonna 😂
It’s not because he is a “conservative.” It’s because he is a total moron.
If Ted is a “conservative” that doesn’t say much for the average IQ of a “conservative” LOL
I’ve heard many ppl throughout the yrs saying, never meet your idols, they’ll only disappoint you. Not true, I met Ted back in 1990, and we became instant friends. I had NO expectations, therefore I was NOT disappointed. He is who he is, and will NEVER apologize for it. He is very passionate about his beliefs. He is the same person OFF stage as he is on stage, and I love that about him. He does talk too much, and I can deal with that, LMFAO!!!! But that’s Ted. I’ve been a fan since 1968 with the Amboy Dukes, and I’m still a fan to this day, and a friend for the past 33yrs. My point, don’t expect anything when meeting your idols. Accept them for WHO they are, and you won’t be disappointed.
And for those that don’t know, that’s Michael Lutz from Brownsville Station on bass.
the first time i saw him was at the height of his career. AC/DC (with Bon Scott) opened. Still one of the best shows I've ever been to (and it's been a lot of shows).
I saw that same tour at MSG
I saw him with KISS for their "Crazy Nights" tour in Pittsburgh. I never seen such a high-energy performance, it almost ruined KISS for me...they looked like the Beatles in comparison
I saw Ted in 78 and 79 I forget which show it was but journey opened for him. Ted just kicked ass!
The first time I saw him was at 1979 Day on the Green MONSTERS OF ROCK and AC/DC was there (with Bon Scott). Others included; Aerosmith, Mahogany Rush and Saint Paradise.
8 or 9 shows for me....shook hands...Yuuuup!!!
At 67 I am appreciating Ted more every day! Both his music and attitude!
Ted's a legend. 2 minutes into a guitar tutorial and he's showing his night vision scopes. Awesome
Awesome or obnoxious?
@@kcb5336he’s just being a goof man
@@DaBears08 so obnoxious
@kcb5336 everything we love about Ted
Go kill 20 or 30 water buffalo and then we
Can get in the mood ??
I could never be sober in the way he is as I love the occasional beer and smoke a joint a couple times a week but I really appreciate and respect people who are so comfortable being themselves that they never rely on drugs or alcohol. That said this is an amazing guitar lesson and I just love Ted and anyone else who can only be themselves and aren’t afraid to step out.
Well said! 👍
Loved every second of this, i was glued to the video couldn't even walk away if i tried! Uncle Ted is soo real, even today in 2022 he hypnotizes me!
Nugent justified his entire existence with Great White Buffalo on Double Live. Some of the most exiting sounds ever wrung from an electric guitar.
Great song!🌅
Is Derek St. John on that album?
@@mikequinlivan8842 Derek is on it!
😎👍
Also Hibernation!!
This is fkn epic, a classic for the ages. Ted Nugent defines the spirit of rock n roll
@@flmason You obviously weren't paying attention
YES he does...for real!
-rockn ted- ! 💯 🔥 💯 🤘
Ted you are the definition of Rock and Roll, no one has the energy that you bring!! Seen you 3 times on New Years eve and that wasn't enough times for me!! Keep Rocking soul brother!!! 😁✌️👍
Ted is Legendary... Man has more riffs n licks chatting between songs live than most bands have songs... Pure Rock n Roll...
Ted is one of the reasons I have played guitar most of my life. thanks Ted!
I was introduced to Ted Nugent’s music in 1975 when the first solo album was released. My 13 year old ears were immediately dazzled. Insanely talented and creative player. Ted’s playing is pure: no pedals or gimmicks -just an amp, a guitar, and a love of music.
and American conservative spirit of the wild
He is a master at controlling feedback. If you watch old footage you will see him going to different places on the stage to get certain tones.
I was 13 in 1975 also. We lived Ted Nugent back then. That Lp was as thin as cat's wisker.
Aside from Ted's awesome playing and tone the most vital thing here is about dedication, endeavour and positive attitude: applicable to just about everything. Fantastic.
This man is one of the all time greatest American guitarists ever.
Correct
Top 3 Young , Stills, Nugent.
Ted’s always been my favorite guitarist since I discovered him,he’s #1but Michael Schenker is close # 2 !! #3 is a complete toss up between lots of awesome songs created by terrific musicians and guitarist !!
Lmao
Politics has zero to do with musical talent. With respect to musical talent, Ted is an average guitarist and bungling songwriter.
Teddy always gives me the urge to fight commies.
Or read a book
@@toastoftowne1076 Spot on.
Capitalism is perfect. No flaws.
@@JohnSmith-ef2sx reaching
@@stevo8782 No I'm not I've never in all my life heard a critique of capitalism by a right winger. They're unknowingly taking a position that it's perfect.
This shows the mind on rock and roll--Nugent is stone cold sober--it's not drugs or alcohol.
This mindset, today, would have nu-males clutching their fefe bags in terror and blubbering that "violence" is being done to them. What a useless sack of crap this new generation is smh.
@@nordicomsystems8841 I agree 100%!
@@nordicomsystems8841 just know that we're not all that way, but unfortunately, most are :/ some dudes are still dudes though 🤘
Would you like a Pez candy? Wtf was - that
@@rogerf7229 what are you on about??
I'm 70 years old and a country music musician but I'm a huge Ted Nugent fan because I like his politics. Ted Nugent for US President! Great picker too!
I got to meet him back stage after a concert. The thing I noticed the most is Ted likes Ted but I suppose that’s why he is Ted Nugent. His place in rock n roll is very large. Not all people can say they sold out arenas worldwide for several years & headlined the big major multi band shows. Truly the motor city madman
The first time I saw Sweaty Teddy in concert. He opened the show by standing on a platform above his amp stack, and he jumps off the platform, flying thru the air, lands on stage in a quasi-splits pose and strikes the first chord of the show and the place goes wild, all 12,000 of us. Ted is one of the GOAT’s
Mark Farner from Grand Funk did the same thing on Foot Stomping Music.
I saw him jump off his fenders at the Silver Dome and land on his face, I think he broke his guitar. It was either that show ,or another, Iggy Pop opened and came out wearing panty hose...................he got pelted by every beer on the main floor, all at once. Good times.
@@brianmartin6808 I love Grandfunk!
Free for all tour wasn’t it? That tour was also very loud
@@stevenday9687 probably
Seen Ted 8 times. Never gets old. One of the greatest guitarists of all time. Definitely the best showman. Love his sound. Love his attitude. Love his politics. Ted for VP with TRUMP in 2024.
Thanks for posting
Trump ?? Are you serious? I think you may have sat too close to Ted's stacks and they blew any sense out of your mind. He belongs in prison. He and his are thieves in the name of donations. Of course none made by himself. Just the poor uneducated people that he sent a couple hundred dollars to so you all think he's great as he steals millions. Snap out of it.
Such a unique style, and the Birdlander is a big part of it. It's a crying shame that he's not in the R&R HOF, along with many others.
Not being part of that outfit is Badge of Honor. Go Ted.
He's too polarizing and the HoF board aligns itself with the political left. Once the HoF took a political stance, and began using that as it's guide for who gets in and who doesn't, it lost all credibility and value.
@@groovelife415 its so ironic bcause being a punk , a rocker means in the simplest terms " questioning everything " & " going against the grain " and at certain instances its about being different and unique and at times saying " F the system . ironically all these viewpoints can be considered as counter culture today .
@@groovelife415 I agree 💯 on that. I would also add that the four tops were not Rock & Roll.
@@groovelife415friggin Republicans have an excuse for everything. He's not in the hof because of his mouth.
I love Uncle Teds sensitive nature.So much charisma for one 24 track studio with teac reel to reel tape machines..Ahh, the old days..Thank You Ted for never changing !
I started playing in the mid 80's and studied Ted. Till this day I can still hear his influence in my playing. No matter what else I learn and play I can still hear it pop in at times.
Terrible Ted love the guy For a mad man.from.Michigan.he has CLASS .HE and are MICHIGAN ROCKERS .RED WHITE AND.BLUE ROCKERS
I’m a Detroit kid. Ted married a girl I went to school with. Great family. Nice people. Ted’s in show business - an entertainer - and he’s a legend. Figure it out on your own.
He doesn’t get enough credit for just how metal he really is
More importantly he’s being musical about his playing. Anyone can call themselves metal and most that do aren’t even that musical. Allot people just scream their heads off and beat on their instruments. I don’t care too much for it personally..
I was listening to an interview with Trey Azagthoth's mom. She said that when he started playing guitar he gravitated to Ted Nugent because it was the heaviest. The attitude and feel.
Gonzo, one of the best live albums
This is absolutely HILARIOUS. Can't believe I'd never seen it before. When I was in middle school & early high school I went through a good few years of listening to a lot of this guy (one of very first concert experiences). Not my kinda thing anymore, but this instructional video is GOLD. Hysterical parody of himself and he knows it, loves it, and completely nails it. I swear to you, I get a very Jim Carrey vibe from a lot of this, and would not be surprised if Carrey studied this over and over while he was getting his own early thing together. Unbelievable...
39 days in the swamp and I still like Nugent and despise Carry 😂😆
I thought for a minute I was watching a Jim Carrey of Ted. However, I think Ted is going playing it straight here.
The man is full of spirit and full of excitement full of love, as well as off-the-cuff spontaneity....
that's the spirit of playing guitar❤ hes basically in a nutshell trying to explain to you that you must go to your inner self and unleash the power that we all have. To become unique.... 🔥 🎸.... just like Ted 👍
I been listening to uncle ted since the amboy dukes days. My uncle always steered us towards good music when we kids. Every Xmas it was a few good albums. AC/DC highway to hell 77. Nugent all his albums. On Vinyl and 8 track!!
This gets me inspired. I remember watching Miami Vice episode he was in. I saw him 10 times
love those constant volume knob and pickup switch changes in stranglehold. Wow!!!! He can kill and restart a note so fast.
Love him or hate him, this man knows his way around a guitar, and not a bad sense of humor either! LOL.
Love him!!!
It tastes even yummier at 2am....
He do actually have a bad sense of humour. Or rather no sense.
And he doesn't really know a lot about playing guitar either. He does have a decent technique, but he is bending all the weak notes, his phrases have no beginning and no end, and his timing is somewhere in between vague and non-existant making him sound in some ways like a beginner.
@@hepphepps8356 lol dude you have no idea what your talking about. Your assessment of Ted's playing is ridiculous.
I'm having trouble attaching my Ted Nugent night vision scope to the neck of my Gibson Hollow body. :))
LOLOL
You need to apply the Ted Nugent 'Hot Doe in Heat Urine' on to the neck first, and let it get tacky.
I use hose clamps...Just make sure you route them under the strings
@@tandj34 THANKS!
@@markparee99 O OK Thanks!
Ted your guitar style is unique and makes any guitar you play bad ass! seriously Thank you for putting this on you tube. Ted make another one’
I gave Ted a pick once at a book signing for "Kill It And Grill It" that was made from a silver quarter run over by an Amtrak train and then carefully machined for extreme sonic bombast. Just ask Ted about it. He won't remember!
People today I don't think understand how hard it was to get good at guitar pre UA-cam. You had to listen to records over and over stopping and playing, trying to get the notes right. There were no tutorials, no good ones at least, and you had to really really love it too keep going. And to not only master guitar, but to become an artist, creating guitar parts and songs, that has to be something one was destined to do. Today, almost anyone can become a guitar player. Including me!
That is very True. I couldn’t count all the Hours I spent Practicing to Records or Tapes. You had to learn it on your own. Now you click on UA-cam and they will slow a Song down, and Teach you every Lead part slowly. It’s easy to learn now. Back then t took a lot of dedication and hard work.
The VHS I have of this starts off with him blasting an electric piano with a shotgun.
So funny, Uncle Ted is the best. He's my home town hero.
When he walks over and says it was pregnant and picks up the mini synth lmfao
The man is full of himself. As all of us should be. Love you Ted. God bless.
Especially rock stars...I want them to be larger than life And full of themselves 😎🤘
Too much
Yeah but at the same time he is bloody funny 😂🥳🤗
No such thing
This is the best thing I’ve seen in ages, and I’m a drummer! Love Ted!
Love the way this man stayed away from the drugs scene and all that negative rubbish
Greetings from England 🏴👍
I know exactly what Ted Nugent is saying as a Harmonica (HARP) Player of over 35 yrs. I learned alot from ancient harmonica players as Little Walter, Kim Wilson, Charlie Musslewhite, Sonny Terry, Sonnyboy Wilson, Paul Butterfield and so many greats I attempt to emulate but have developed my own tone and style. But Ted Nugent is from another planet and world like TY Tabor of Kings X. The best!
In the music world, this is honesty. He's funking awesome!
And this was the year Spirit if the Wild debuted too, that's one helluva badass album with too many excellent guitar licks and riffs to count.
After 20 years he released one of his greatest albums.
This guy can really Jam! Saw Teddy play live at Binghamton Veterans Memorial Arena back in the mid nineties. It was worth every penny. Paid around $10 bucks for a concert ticket back then. Now they cost $50 bucks plus!
"If you don't know this, we'll get you a bib." "It's so simple it's stupid." 😃
Ah, straight-to-the-balls instruction from the Motor City Madman. "Just be like me!"
😆
He signed my 74 tele in 1994 and played it.
For Ted to be so open about his guitar technique shows what a great person he is. Many other players hide and protect technique. Thanks Teddy!!!!
“I don’t know I just play the damn thing.” All hail Uncle Ted.
' If its too loud, you're too old"! My brother had this slogan on a Tshirt he purchased from a Ted concert in the UK, mid 70s. Classic times. 😊
His stranglehold song solo is so underrated....! guitar solo masterpiece... The flawlessness of his playing is remarkable
Ahhh. Uncle Ted. The Willy Wonka of Rock n Roll !!!
I must have watched this video a hundred times when it came out. Learned a lot about some of his techniques that I use in my playing still today. 👍
Did you notice@ 32:34 he says he is using Peavey 5150 but the peavey isn't even powered on !? The blonde showman is powered on and sounds just like Ted's tone from the past 30+years so I don't think he's using the Peavey amp even though he says it in the video, must be a sponsorship thing !?
Ted Nugent
I seen him in concert at the New Haven
Civic Center
Back in 1986
He's one of the best Guitarist 🎸 ever ❤️ ♥️
Even though he's already rated as one of the best guitar players of all time. He's still underrated. Fantastic guitar player!
He would be a more tolerable guitar player if he would keep his mouth shut.
@@summergivens242 he sounds crazy but every single thing he says is dead on correct...
Underrated by who?
underated yes , shot out yes ! comon guys product of the 70s ! I hope he's not lying but me thinks he is
@@joejones9520 I've seen Ted 3 times back in the day selling out 22,000 seat arena's. He's never really been underrated. He's had his glory days.
FINALLY there is a REAL Rock Star that uses an ultra-thin pick like me. It seems like all the other big fish prefer these super rigid thick picks. I’ve been using ultra-thin Dunlop nylon picks my entire life and simply can’t use anything else.
Not sure what style you play but I’d tend to agree with that myself . I just can’t seem to comfortably use the really thick picks. I can’t seem to get a feel for how hard or soft I’m picking and especially when I’m playing faster stuff the control just isn’t there for me with a too thin or too thick of a pic. I love metal guitar the best ( but also love blues , classical , instrumental only guitar centred bands or solo players ( Joe Satriani-USA , Angel Vivaldi - USA I think , Andy James- british , Distant Dream -they are amazing/ from Poland , Widek- from Poland also , Hubris , God is an Astronaut and a few others ) and also most heavier types of hard rock ) because they don’t slip when you sweat ( I always liked the strange or special kind of plastic they use ) Ever since the first time I tried one my friend had when I was 18 ( I’m 51 now) I’ve always used Dunlop -Tortex orange .60 mostly. or occasionally the thicker Dunlop- Tortex yellow .73. For me anyways anything under or over that thickness just either doesn’t feel right or flex enough or it’s way to much on the thin side and it’s too floppy enough to really dig in and get a good pick attack on the choppy heavy riffs . I like the pick slightly thick but still pretty flexible, if I need to make it flex or just be stiffer I just change the choke pinch point on it. I think my ultimate pick would be in between the orange and yellow thickness a Dunlop Tortex .66/ or .67 but far as I know they don’t make them …
Love him or hate him.... he's right on everything he says. Plus, you can't deny his playing.
That's not how you spell wrong.
Shut up
She’s a good guitar player, I haven’t heard a lesbian woman rock out like that. 🤟🎸🤟
@@docnova that "she man" could kick your ass nine ways to Sunday. Ted Nugent has always been the real deal. Killer attack as a human being and guitar player.
@@barrymiller2272 I would never harm a maiden with such luscious hair. She ain’t no Joan Jett, much more. She’s just a panther on the runway and on the guitar. Plus one more Nugent of truth for you (see what I did there). I’m pretty sure she said she was into chicks, plus she looks mean with that bow man. I’m not going up against that. Much respect though for defending the little lady, but she looks like she’s got more spark than a Detroit piston (also see what I did there). Big fan of her playing on Stray Cat Strut. You got taste my man!
A friend told me about his first Ted Nugent concert where the lights went down, there was an ominous silence then a blood curdling scream followed by a wild man with a guitar leaping off the lighting rig going straight into a song...!
Went to a lot of concerts in the 80s, but Ted was the loudest and the most kickass guitar player I liked the best. Needs to be in the Rocken Roll Hall of Fame Now while he's still around. Do it NOW PEOPLE! Saw him in Portland Me. Best show I ever saw. Thanks Ted,
With all due respect, the Rock n Roll H.O.F. is a Joke , Corperation. We'll probably see Maroon 5 or the Jonas Brothers in there before "The Nuge".
I can fully agree with that ! I never really thought about it ! guess I just have always assumed he already was…. 2023 ! Induct Uncle TED Damn it ! Or the whole Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame thing really won’t mean much in the future! If a dude can be a monster player like that for 45 YEARS! and still not get in… as far as I’m concerned… that is a Serious Oversight on their part! That needs to be addressed This Year!
2023 R’nR hall of fame inductee Ted mf’kn Nugent !!
They're truly afraid of him. He doesn't fit their politics, which is really a shame.
Als ich das erste Mal Great White Buffalo gehört hatte, war es um mich geschehen. Ted ist grandios, ich liebe sein Spiel. Ein äußerst unterhaltsamer Erklärbär.
Uncle Ted. The greatest treasure to hail from Detroit, second only to my dad
The 2nd solo in Dog Eat Dog is fun & easy. Has always been one of my favorites 😎👍
Man, his right hand for rhythm is incredible.
I'm so used to watching his left.
I also really like the faux slide thing he demonstrates.
Ikr his picking is ferocious. I also noticed his thumb rotations during alternate picking. Very impressive.
Yeah his left hand nothing spectacular his right hand is incredible ,the musicality that comes out of it especially Fred Bear great White Buffalo and so many more
Yes! His right hand was the first thing I noticed...well, after the "wench." Most of the guitar greats have said over and over to "watch the right hand, THAT is where the REAL playing happens." I always try, but then I almost always shift over to the left! I think this is the first time I've ever been able to watch a guitar player's RH the entire time. The second thing I noticed was what he said later in the video, which was that he's "gentle" with his right. I think I noticed it because I just heard the same thing about Angus Young from his guitar tech. It's true, but Uncle Ted here is visibly more so than Angus.
@@jamesthe-doctor8981 He is also playing a short scale guitar. 23", I think, as opposed to the typical 24.75" gibson scale. makes a huge difference. Stupid fun to play. You can bend strings all to hell, and makes the player look bigger than they really are.
Flamenco players have tremendous technique with their right hands
Some good riffs:
6:51
9:09
13:49
16:33
17:57
25:58 Jenny take a ride
48:09
49:30
52:52
Various topics:
12:05 Emulating slide with fingers
15:48 Why he uses Byrdland
20:08 Why he uses solid body guitar
23:02 How to control feedback
27:43 Behind the bridge bending
29:40 Strings, Pick
31:08 String muting
32:27 Gear setup
34:05 Left hand little finger
35:51 Right hand little finger
36:16 Picking technique
37:13 Using the guitar controls
44:32 Jam
56:55 Performance
Suggestions are welcome.
You’re the best 👍🏼
Don't forget the cool pinch harmonics 🙂
If anyone is interested...I did some searching and I think when Ted said he uses a 52 pick, and mentioned that it's thin, I believe he's referencing a 0.52mm thickness pick which converts to 0.02" or 20 thousandths of an inch. I found an 0.026" (0.66mm) thickness pick in my guitar stuff...and it's pretty thin. I tried using the side edge like Ted and wouldn't ya know, I can chug on the A string much faster than when I use the side of the pick. Thanks for the tip Ted!!! Ted Nugent for President!!!!
Edit: I'm watching this again because it's so great and at around 12:20 when he's using his vice grip finger as a slide he's got the biggest smile. Guitar makes me smile too, and so does Ted!!! Vote red or we'll all be dead!
Fucking country, get uncle Ted in HoF already. As a Michigan kid, I grew up with his music thanks to my old man. Amazingly technical guitarist. Criminally underrated.
As a fellow Sagittarius, his humor is spot on and facetious. Fantastic!
Still the loudest concert I've ever been to. Chrysler arena Ann Arbor Mi, Insanely loud
I think the only concert I have ever experienced louder than Ted was a Husker Du show in the 80's.
Went to see The Who at JFK Stadium in ‘82. Outdoor stadium mind you. 157,000 people.
It is not far from the airport. When they started playing, it was mind numbing. We could see jets taking off, but could not hear them.
You could scream as load as you wanted, but needed hand gestures to be heard.
Happens I go to see Black Sabbath the next weekend at an indoor show and I couldn’t hear them. I was still damaged.
The Who is the loudest man made entity I have ever heard in my life.
Saw him in the early 80's at the peak of his Wango Tango powers ....my ears literally rang for 3-days after that 3-ringer show!.....close 2nd for sheer volum-ocity was Motorhead.
Ted was and is the most tedly when he's playing those byrdlands.
That thing is god damn glorious isn't it... I bet it smells like 'Merica.
He’s definitely tedlier on the Byrdlands than he is on his signature Zebra PRS. They’ve always allowed him to be the tedliest he can be.
Sooo tedly!! Tedilating! Tedish even!!
@@hawk1093 dam sure is!
If you ever encounter a woman who has that “look” in her eyes, like Teddy boy does here.... run. Run fast and far away. Don’t look back.
Couldn’t hurt to try just one time though, right?
He makes as many faces and is as hilarious as Jim Carrey...great video of an amazingly gifted talent.
Excellent observation. Seems to even be a little similarity in some of the faces they make.
You might love or hate the person but Ted is an amazing guitarist.
I disagree with his politics but his music is great.
Love him..
when I was a teenager, my Dad and other rock haters called it ''jungle music'' .Ted's guitar produces jungle music, and that is a compliment. something about Detroit bands. they're like urban jungle musicians.
It's great to have laughter with music thank you
Absolute killer rock guitar by Uncle Ted...
I went from playing acoustic to playing electric in the 70’s because of one single riff. Cat Scratch Fever. Then VH dropped that first iconic album with no BS and the journey of tone chasing started. Ted sparked it for me though.
I owned this from about the time I was 15-17 years old. Was my first real guitar instructional video. Watching this guy take that Glock to that small electric piano. Man he as a character. Anyway this helped form my right hand technique more than any other source. I played Metallica, took, and all sorts of other stuff after I started to pick up the tips on this video. I gotta admit. Even in todays standards , he had a great tone with those Gibson guitars and those peavey amps. With no pedals. No overdrive pedals! Blew me away bc I was a pedal freak. Always have been and will always be. Pedal are just cool to me. So, thanks Ted. I’m sure many a child had this video amd learned a lot from it. I know I did. Oh and that pRS guitar he has in this video made me want a prs so so badly. Still do. I will get a prs.
What a character. I've never been wild about his music, but I've always appreciated his unapologetic approach to life. The left has done everything they can to paint him as a heartless killer of defenseless animals, though he has greater respect and understanding of wildlife than they could possibly grasp. I am not on the far right by any means, but I am an American, and therefore I respect the right of the individual to express themselves as they wish. You go, Ted.
Actually hunters do more for wildlife conservation than anyone else, partly by the hunting licenses and tags they pay for. They also have a great respect and appreciation for wildlife. Uncle Ted hunts for food and consumes and donates what he hunts.
Why you gotta puss out with the whole "I am not on the far right by any means" bullshit?
KFC kills billions of defenseless animals. And so does Tyson...... I just ate a defenseless Ribeye....... What is wrong with some people... Somebody killed a defenseless cow and I will be cooking a roast tomorrow! Yum, and eating some aborted chickens in the morning and some defenseless pig in the form of bacon. Yum yum....
I would tend to believe that he eats everything he slaughters.
@@sonicfuker The irony of course being that you are the triggered one.
I love the Motor City Madman, and have since I was a kid!!! Wahi' Valleys
The guy seems kind of « ass-holy » at first, but I find him really funny and actually articulate. Thanks for the video upload.
Lol that’s Ted for ya , he’s the real deal
Watch his interview on Joe Rogan. He is definitely intelligent and articulate. It’s just a lot of people don’t like rock music played by a very conservative, small government Republican, white anti drug bow hunter who oozes self confidence and preaches a hard work ethic incorporating self reliance, personal responsibility and independence. That seems to be just too much for many post modern Americans.
@@joeroganjosh9333 best comment I've read in a long time. They want to control us, and they don't want people looking up to somebody as wild and free and self reliant as Uncle Ted.
It's his 'stage persona' and reflective of his off the wall humor and sharp wit. He's just a really high-energy human and he channels this in his playing and the persona that informs his playing. It's a true testament to Ted's grip on reality that he has never gone down that long, dark road far too many musicians wander - always to their detriment (just ask Clapton), sometimes to their death ('ask' those that paid this price, or ask their loved ones who bore witness to the price paid).
@@joeroganjosh9333Yes, it seems many people have to be victims today....
UNCLE TED IS THE BEST! Getting to meet him a LONG TIME AGO was a privilege .
Wow factor 100%..when I seen Ted Nugent in the 80s it was Friday the 13th I found 80 dollars and snuck into the Pan Am center and Mr.Nugent was swinging on a rope hooked onto the bars or whatever you call the ceiling or rapters he swanged and swanged that's the only thing I remember I think he had cmalfage on or a cave man fleece wrapped. He is an awesome dude he is a true free bird....Roland J Gutierrez from Magdalena New Mexico USA 🇺🇸
Today is a good day to watch Uncle Ted
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Don't let the actual Nazis (SOCIALISTS), aka leftist idiots distract you from a great day.
Not a bad show and it didn't cost me anything what a guy ,seriously he's extremely smart, talented is his given. I was at a concert one year and his amp stacks was to the roof and not all the amps weren't turned on amazing, thanks Ted james m.
Ted Nugent is a true treasure and a red-blooded American to the Bone!
Thank you so much for this upload! I was blessed to see Ted in the 80s when he performed in Chattanooga, Tennessee. As a young 16 year old guitar player he had a great impact on me. He is a one-of-a-kind and has some of the best facial expressions. -Sometimes reminding me of Jim Carey.
Ted Nugent is one of my favorite master guitarists. Guitarist, singer, songwriter, performer----Uncle Ted is the TOTAL PACKAGE DEAL. Plus, he was ALWAYS gorgeous to watch...Mmmmmm. Loved him since I was a kid listening to the Amboy Dukes "Journey To The Center Of The Mind" sounds even better now than it did back then. Ted Nugent is simply THAT fantastic!!!
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I saw Ted in Lubbock Texas back in the day. He ended the show by hanging his guitar on his amp cab (while it was still plugged in) and then shooting it with a crossbow. Dude is awesome.
I seen Sweaty uncle Teddy open up for ZZ Top in Orlando. It was 2003 I went with my dad which was the only concert I ever seen with my dad. I was 18 and my dad was turning 47 so, he seen in the past, Crosby's Stills Nash and Young in the 1970's at a dog track. This was Florida he also seen Foghat in January of 1977 with Rick Derringer opening up at Tampa Curtis Hixon Hall. He went to see Fleetwood Mac at the Tangerine 🍊 bowl with his friends and waited tell everyone left and picked up at least a hundred joints and a few Red devils, Quaaludes and a vile or two of coke. After that him and his friends would split all the drugs get drunk and have a massive party. ZZ Top/Ted Nugent, That was the best concert I've ever been to because my Father was with me and he wasn't drunk or high. And Neither was I That's why, we can talk about it every now and then about that show in 2003 in Orlando at the Amway Center before they tore it down. I will always cherish that I kept the two ticket 🎟️ Stubs. I also has my high school Graduation there in May of 2004. Had my 15 seconds of fame and walked the stage infront of 5,000-7,000 onlookers I was very nervous but, I had to do it. Thank God I did. That's all you got in life is memories good or bad they can't take that away for you. Something you can learn from and move on which are Bad Memories. Or something you can be proud about and think about cherish and proudly talk about
Those ar are good memories. I talked a little to long but, it was about Ted Nugent and a good night I remember 18 years ago with my dad. Thanks for hearing me out. If you got some good Sweaty uncle Teddy or ZZ Top or just any concert's you remember having a good time stores. I would really like to read them. Take care of yourself s.
I seen Ted and ZZ Top I believe the same year. It was the riverfront stage in Philly. I don't think it's even there anymore. Was an awesome concert!
F........ING HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!! These lessons are gold!!! I know he had a great sense of humor but he is off the charts here!
My shrink asked me "you're anxiety, why so bad this week?"....I answered, There was this UA-cam video.... I showed it to him. Now HE'S on medication
You always get you're money's worth with Ted, Hammersmith odeon London 79, what a show! What an evening. What a character. Utterly excellent. 🎸💕🎶
Ted Nugget was my first guitar hero, I played Cat Scratch Fever till I wore a grove through my record. Then Van Halen came along and I begged my dad for an electric guitar 🤘🏼🎸🎵
I didn’t know you were so funny Ted. You made my day thanks. From bad mood to good mood 1 video.