Met Ted at Sam Ash on 48thstreet in NYC when he was with Damn Yankees. He was so nice. Took time and spoke with me as if I was a peer, was blown away by how sweet he was to me and the bassist in my band. Will always remember that.
@@gallinazo29 I agree… but that’s the difference between a stage persona of Over-The-Top “Uncle Ted” and the human being behind the façade. An @hole was my initial impression and I carried that for a long time until I had the layers peeled back over interviews and first hand accounts.
I'm a Detroit gal and have been acquainted with Ted for decades. I know Mitch and the Wheels better. In almost every interview Ted takes the opportunity to talk about what a great player Jimmy McCarty is and how much of an influence he had on him. Many musicians don't like to share that kind of information, they would rather people think they came up with their sound themselves. Say what you will about Ted but he has my respect for his continued support of a talented Detroit legend who deserves wider recognition. One thing though, Jimmy played a Gretsch Chet Atkins on Jenny Take a Ride and all the records, it was his main guitar at the time. I also have to say I was surprised to hear the name of my brother's buddy mentioned, Joe Padorsick.(Sp?) He owned a music store in Detroit called "Capital" my brother was a teacher there. Thanks for posting this.
@@roypitts457Yeah,but he cranks the amp and uses overdrive sparingly. Bit different from racks of effects that make your guitar sound weak and devoid of any feel. Pick any of today's players for a comparison.
Nugent has always been a no-BS kind of player - guitar to cord to screaming amp, done! Another thing that Uncle Ted's always been great about is giving credit to his teacher and to his idols such as Chuck Berry, Bo Diddly, and Little Richard. I admire that, Uncle Ted!
Ted is an awesome player. I also respect him for sayiing "The best guitar players in the world are playing in their basements. They haven't yet been in the right place at the right time".
Great interview with Uncle Ted! His love and passion for real Rock n Roll is inspiring. We need more of these types of interviews with Ted, speaking of his love for music.
Ted always leaves me speechless. Can't say I agree with everything the man says, especially when it comes to politics, but you can't dispute the man has a rock & roll heart and KNOWS the roots of the music we love!!! And I LOVED what he said about the R&R HOF - with the inclusion of some of the "acts", they ARE pissing on the graves of the greats! Not criticizing their music, but ROCK & ROLL? NO WAY!!! Hope the Motor City Madman lives forever and NEVER sets his guitar down. Music needs cats like him!
@@GabrielVelasco the dude speaks facts. A real genuine guy. Spot on with what he has to say politically. He is extremely smart and articulate with what he says. He’s sharp, witty, and tuned into reality. Sobriety and a sense of purpose is all a man needs
@@floydharper1216 How much is gas costing you these days there, Floyd? And are you just loving seeing America become the laughing stock of the world due to that senile buffoon who calls himself the "president?" 😡 God help US!
Got to see Ted in the early 80’s, swinging onto the stage from a rope. He was on fire back in the day. We constantly listened to his live album, especially Great White Buffalo. It’s good to see that he’s still round, enjoying life and sharing his insight.
Dick Wagner and Steve Hunter!! those guys are just superb..they actually made Lou Reed sound world class for his Rock and Roll Animal period..bless ya Ted!
And people think Ted is racist? He just gave the utmost respect to the black performers that made our music what it is today! No matter what you may think, Ted is an awesome guy!👍😎🎸🎶
I was impressed by what he had to say about the Gibson Byrdland and his demo of the guitar. His collection of Byrdlands, Les Paul and PRS guitars overall is amazing. Contrary to most reviewers on here I thought he was pretty informative regarding guitars, tone, sound, and other players. WTF so he says what he feels...I got no problem with that.
Ted is actually a pretty intelligent guy, no doubt he can play that frigging guitar better than most, he always gives a great interview and has a fantastic sense of humor. Go Ted! :)
It’s a wonderful thing that Mr Nugent Honors the real creators of Rock Sounds and leaks..Little Richard, Chuck Berry and the rest of great blues guitar players...
spent some time with uncle ted once backstage in his dressing room. i took him some byrdland guitars to look at. he's pretty much what you see. his daughter was his tour manager at the time. so surrounded by family and in his room was water on ice and fruit trays. clean as a whistle.
Haha I totally agree, but I hate seeing people hate on his music just because of his political views. If Stranglehold was written by someone else people would say it was one of the best smh
Really enjoyed the interview. Bravado aside, he actually said a lot about his guitars, the technical aspects of playing a feedback-prone guitar, and the guys who influenced him. Ted talking shop, basically -- which was very cool. And props to the interviewer, too.
Mom's Basement...the Hall of Fame is ran by sniveling leftist scuzz-balls who only care about their overlord's agenda. Ted Nugent is far above that tripe!
This was great! We need another one with Ted since he's switched to Blackstar amps from Peaveys. He also got a custom pickup set made and put them into a few Byrds. Thanks for interviewing Ted!
Saw Ted back in 1981, and the next day I started bugging my parents for a guitar. Took a few more years to finally get one, but it did happen. THE guy that made me want to play.
She's a great interviewer.Does her homework,asks relevant questions,lets the artist express,shows respect,tact,appreciation. Not easily offended,one of the guys. We need more of her,not the Katie Courics in journalism.
Ted had at least 8 solo albums in the 70's-80's that went gold,platinum or multi-platinum and don't forget that he hit with The Amboy Dukes which made him famous in the first place.In the 90's both Damn Yankees albums went platinum or multi-platinum too.
Seen Ted a few times over the years, first time in the early 80's and holy shit, he put on a crazy good melt-your-face, balls-to-the-wall, rock-n-roll show. And easily one of the 10 greatest rock guitarists ever. If only he could be host of The Family Feud, now THAT would be something. His knowledge of all things music, guns and hunting is unparalleled too.
That Byrdland is an awesome guitar made for jazz but rock and rolled by The Mighty Nuge, He tamed the beast and rode that beast into submission. Love the Nugent sound forever.
Excellent post! I love listening to Ted speak of his influences and heroes (Chuck Berry, Bo Diddly, James Brown). He really revere's these giants of American music. Keep rocking Uncle Ted!
The Fender Super Twins he always used has such a great sound but they’re so loud I never could get one even close to it’s sweet spot. I’ve always wanted a amp with the preamp of a Super Twin and the power section of a Vibrolux or Pro reverb. I don’t think Super Twin Reverbs get the appreciation they deserve because they’re just so loud when you get them going.
I don’t agree with Ted in his politics in any way. But the man has so much passion for rock and roll it is infectious. Also he is a great player and has that old school sensibility. Not everyone can play at jet engine volumes with any guitar let alone a hollow body.
now i know why Henry Rollins is so into Nugent, despite their political differences..the way both DLR and Nugent talk definitely influenced Rollins's spoken word, as weird as it sounds
Love Ted...love also that he lists Dick Wagner and Steve Hunter as great guitarists. Those haters who just are political leftist idiots...bite me, and bite Ted while you're at it!
i would give anything for a time machine to go back to his concert days of the late 70,s early 80,s. i feel ike a teenager whenever i put one of his albums on!
Man wears his heart on his sleeve and doesn't care if his opinion pisses you off. Hes so right about american black musicians. They gave us blues. the foundation of rock and heavy metal.
boonexy Well, he’s been influential, for sure, and his guitar skills have nothing to do with his politics. But he’s made both part of his public persona, so I’m not sure why you would expect people not to respond accordingly. In other words, back to my previous post.
Somebody gave me a free ticket to see Ted at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds during the big fair back in '85, '86? I was in my early 20s and he was playing the indoor arena. I walked in and he was swinging around the stage from a rope high above like Tarzan. It was SO LOUD I could only stand it for two songs. I'd just got out of the Navy and the only thing I'd ever heard louder were jet engines on an aircraft carrier.
I was fortunate enough to sit in a hotel room with Ted in 1970 and play both the black and squished blond Byrdlands for about an hour. What a night!!! If you read this Ted thanks again for being so thoughtful and gracious. Who is John Galt?
I worked the Harley Davisdon anniversary event at Atlanta Motor Speedway some years ago and got to meet Ted and hang out for quite a while with him, wound up getting to be good friends with his guitar tech, still am. Ted was great to his fans and expecially congenial to the youngters. His crew were true pros. I've worked many events involving rock celebreties and Ted and his crew were the most friendly by far. He is my hero, thanks PremierGuitar for putting this up. Thanks Dean!
"In defatigue-able" "Timm-ber" More brilliance from the hatched egg of five-toothed truck stop gal meets Bill "Loofah" O'Reilly (We'll do it live!) We love you Ted, you adorable WMD
Uncle Ted, i first saw you and the Amboy Dukes play at the Bandshell in Lincoln Park Michigan, do you remember the Band shell? I was in Juior High School, I think it cost $1.50 cents to get in, your music changed my life, i went down the next day to the lincoln Park Pawn shop, and Bought a Byrdland Guitar for $200 Bucks,, Nobody wanted it because it was not a Les Paul, Can you Dig it Man, I made out, thanks to my paper route , , the Detroit Free Press, , it was in the window, , Keep on Rockin Brother, Cousin Figel
I first heard about the Motor City Madman through Guitar Hero: World Tour when he joins you onstage for Stranglehold and it is one of my all-time favourite Classic Rock songs along with Cat Scratch Fever
I was fortunate enough to find a vintage Gibson Byrdland at a friend's guitar shop several years ago. Put a set of flatwounds on it, switch to the neck pickup, and it makes for a sweet jazz box!
@Lucas L You need to look up Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels... Jimmy McCarty was their lead guitarist at one point. When Uncle Ted is excited about what he's talking about, he talks so fast, it's hard to keep up with everything he's saying. I love it when rock stars, young or old, are really into the details of their craft. The idea that Ted can still get that fired up telling a story from so long ago is awesome to me. I may not always love things he says politically, but that's okay... I don't care for my own brother's political views either. But as long as ol' Ted keeps on rockin', I'll listen!!🤘😉
My Dad had a old Gibson jazz guitar (not a Byrdland, arch top hollow body) I plugged it into my Mesa Boogie tube amp and it was a chore to control the feedback but sounded very cool. Ted has this down to a science.....rock on!
People need to realize just because you don't agree with someone's personal beliefs, doesn't mean you can hate them. I don't much agree with Ted's politics all the time, but he is a hell of a musician and he says what he thinks. The world would be a boring place without people like him. He is very knowledgeable about his gear and about musicianship in general. And for those who say he is a racist, you obviously didn't watch the end of this video.
Ya know I've worked with Ted Nugent and found him to be absolutely hilarious! Not Everyone knows how to handle a type A personality so they are offended., I get that. But...he isn't just some dumb kid who plays guitar and got lucky. He is VERY INTELLIGENT and speaks his mind. He says what alot of people want to say but don't have the balls to do it! At least he says it OUT LOUD where EVERYONE can hear/read it instead of being some puss behind a keyboard that wants trash someone! He is ALL ABOUT his family. Seriously about music and makes his opinion known on topics that most are too scared. I like the fact he brings subjects to the forefront so change can happen. Entertainers use their name and status for stuff all the time. He just does it .......LOUD......Uncle Ted style! ;-) I would work with him again any day! And by the way..... I know.....for a fact...... HE DOESN'T DO ANY DRUGS!
+Guy Man (evelskunny71) that's the great thing about music. ....it's all a matter of translation, opinions and taste. Not everyone likes every musician, genre, instrument or style. But, he has been doing something right to still be here...not forgotten like a lot of other musicians. He is still relevant and STILL WEALTHY doing what he likes to do and NOT EVERYONE IS THAT LUCKY!
+Little Tee I don't have any problem with people who are opinionated. I just have a problem with people who choose a political side, and then spout lies about the other side, to get attention. And Ted does just that.
I love Ted!!!! He is real through and through! For year's my kid's would listen to the radio and ask me who was playing on the radio. If I did not know who it was I would tell them it was Ted Nugent! LOL!!!! My 5 year old daughter thought she figured it out!All of a sudden there was a day on the Green Blue's Festival. Ted Was the headliner. We listen to the opening act's. Then I put my daughter on my neck and walk up to the stage. I walk right up to center stage as Ted walks out and rips right into Just What the Dr. Ordered. My daughter immediately flipped her head down in front of me and said "He's REAL"?My response was oh yeah baby Uncle Ted is very REAL!
There are songs that are iconic that seem to move mountains when played by the originator. A thousand youtube videos of "Eruption" but none compare to when you see Eddie playing it. Same for Stranglehold. There's just something about that intro that when you see Nugent playing it...it's like seeing an old friend.
she,s hot ,yung and full of mung , typical backstage groupie with a kind chin. in teds day he would of riddin her like a white buffalo. but teds wife is so beautiful and perfect for him. she was the only woman to tame him from his wild mating days. to tame ted of anything is pretty impressive !
YES! HIS FENDER TWINS MADE ME SIT DOWN FROM FEELING SICK AT HIS CONCERT IN NEW ORLEANS MID '80'S....THE DECIBEL LEVEL AT THE 7TH ROW FROM THE FRONT WAS DEAFENING!! LOUDEST CONCERT I EVER ATTENDED!
ted is brilliant!! what an entertainer! younger bands have a lot to learn from him he is a showman and a great guitar player he breathes guitar and rock and roll
In kansas city 1977 with his fender amps ted was so loud,he was heard over 5 miles away and the city banned him for several years. My ears are permanently damaged cause that show and i love it.
xmandlt Why do you disagree with his politics you don’t like to be free you know you want your rights taken away from you don’t understand that comment comment
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Not sure what it is, but some of the most amazing musicians come from Detroit. Would love to see Jack White and Ted Nugent play together. I think some talented musicians (like Ted) have a bit of a sore spot with players (like JW) who learn just enough to make interesting music. As much as I love JW, Ted is completely right about JW being overrated as a "guitar player" in a talent sense. For those who don't know how to play guitar (which is 99%), JW seems awesome but to those who know ... music is so much more than how many albums you sell to people who buy the latest hot song to play on their iPhone through earbuds. JW is super creative though and a great musician in that sense. He's probably better at drums anyway.
I had a Kramer f6000 with Floyd Rose lock system on it a Sears silver tone 12-in tube sounds crazy I bet he'd love it electric blue with a purple haze the color match the sound screaming Ted
Met Ted at Sam Ash on 48thstreet in NYC when he was with Damn Yankees. He was so nice. Took time and spoke with me as if I was a peer, was blown away by how sweet he was to me and the bassist in my band. Will always remember that.
I thought the guy was an @sshole.
@@gallinazo29 I agree… but that’s the difference between a stage persona of Over-The-Top “Uncle Ted” and the human being behind the façade. An @hole was my initial impression and I carried that for a long time until I had the layers peeled back over interviews and first hand accounts.
Ted rules the Wild Kingdom, from the deepest jungle to the highest stage. Hail Hail Ted, Hail Hail Rock N Roll!!!
@@steelman774 Writing a song like jailbait isn't really a layer you can peel back..
@@steelman774 its weird how assholes always seem to sniff out other assholes... hmmm
"isn't that a jazz guitar?" "That's what THEY thought, but I fixed it!"
Blackmore, Beck and Page.......Guitar Gods.
I'm a Detroit gal and have been acquainted with Ted for decades. I know Mitch and the Wheels better. In almost every interview Ted takes the opportunity to talk about what a great player Jimmy McCarty is and how much of an influence he had on him. Many musicians don't like to share that kind of information, they would rather people think they came up with their sound themselves. Say what you will about Ted but he has my respect for his continued support of a talented Detroit legend who deserves wider recognition. One thing though, Jimmy played a Gretsch Chet Atkins on Jenny Take a Ride and all the records, it was his main guitar at the time. I also have to say I was surprised to hear the name of my brother's buddy mentioned, Joe Padorsick.(Sp?) He owned a music store in Detroit called "Capital" my brother was a teacher there. Thanks for posting this.
That’s awesome! I love Jimmy McCarty my self
Blackmore, Beck and Page.......Guitar Gods.
Seen Ted in the late 70's and he ruled the concert stage like no one else !!!
That guitar tone is beautiful and the fact that he gets it without effects is amazing !!!
He is the effect
You wouldn’t need effects to get that sound. If you were using a clean amp you would just need a dirty pedal.
.......so you know. Ugh dirty pedals or Amy pedals are a fxxxing effect
@@roypitts457Yeah,but he cranks the amp and uses overdrive sparingly. Bit different from racks of effects that make your guitar sound weak and devoid of any feel. Pick any of today's players for a comparison.
Ted doesn't need strings on his guitars. He can play with pure attitude.
Nugent has always been a no-BS kind of player - guitar to cord to screaming amp, done! Another thing that Uncle Ted's always been great about is giving credit to his teacher and to his idols such as Chuck Berry, Bo Diddly, and Little Richard. I admire that, Uncle Ted!
Blackmore, Beck and Page.......Guitar Gods.
It was great hearing Ted Nugent list all the great guitarists from Michigan and the original pioneers of Rock N Roll.
Ted is an awesome player. I also respect him for sayiing "The best guitar players in the world are playing in their basements. They haven't yet been in the right place at the right time".
We need to get out there- Morris/ Roberts Group google
Very, big picture thinking ❤❤.
It's great to hear an artist like Nugent waxing nostalgic about his influences and his hardware... thanks for this series.
Thoroughly enjoyable interview! I love Ted's enthusiasm for guitar playing. Awesome!!
Great interview with Uncle Ted! His love and passion for real Rock n Roll is inspiring. We need more of these types of interviews with Ted, speaking of his love for music.
Ted always leaves me speechless. Can't say I agree with everything the man says, especially when it comes to politics, but you can't dispute the man has a rock & roll heart and KNOWS the roots of the music we love!!! And I LOVED what he said about the R&R HOF - with the inclusion of some of the "acts", they ARE pissing on the graves of the greats! Not criticizing their music, but ROCK & ROLL? NO WAY!!!
Hope the Motor City Madman lives forever and NEVER sets his guitar down. Music needs cats like him!
Love his politics.
@@GabrielVelasco and that's why you fail
@@GabrielVelasco the dude speaks facts. A real genuine guy. Spot on with what he has to say politically. He is extremely smart and articulate with what he says. He’s sharp, witty, and tuned into reality. Sobriety and a sense of purpose is all a man needs
@@floydharper1216 How much is gas costing you these days there, Floyd? And are you just loving seeing America become the laughing stock of the world due to that senile buffoon who calls himself the "president?" 😡 God help US!
A true patriot !
Got to see Ted in the early 80’s, swinging onto the stage from a rope. He was on fire back in the day. We constantly listened to his live album, especially Great White Buffalo. It’s good to see that he’s still round, enjoying life and sharing his insight.
Dick Wagner and Steve Hunter!! those guys are just superb..they actually made Lou Reed sound world class for his Rock and Roll Animal period..bless ya Ted!
And people think Ted is racist? He just gave the utmost respect to the black performers that made our music what it is today! No matter what you may think, Ted is an awesome guy!👍😎🎸🎶
Have you heard what he said about obama, our greatest president? Hes nuts
Blackmore, Beck and Page.......Guitar Gods.
I was impressed by what he had to say about the Gibson Byrdland and his demo of the guitar. His collection of Byrdlands, Les Paul and PRS guitars overall is amazing. Contrary to most reviewers on here I thought he was pretty informative regarding guitars, tone, sound, and other players. WTF so he says what he feels...I got no problem with that.
Love me some Motor CIty Madman. The fact that he pisses off so many effeminate twats is just icing on the cake.
Pissing people off is not a good thing, moron. Go back to your basement and continue praying to trump.
I agree completely with his thoughts on the Rock and Roll HOF
I don't give a damn about politics, but Ted's one of the best rockers the US has ever produced.
That is so True 👍 He is a Beast on the Guitar
Ted is actually a pretty intelligent guy, no doubt he can play that frigging guitar better than most, he always gives a great interview and has a fantastic sense of humor. Go Ted! :)
It’s a wonderful thing that Mr Nugent Honors the real creators of Rock Sounds and leaks..Little Richard, Chuck Berry and the rest of great blues guitar players...
Love him or hate him (I personally love him) Uncle Ted rules!
spent some time with uncle ted once backstage in his dressing room. i took him some byrdland guitars to look at. he's pretty much what you see. his daughter was his tour manager at the time. so surrounded by family and in his room was water on ice and fruit trays. clean as a whistle.
I love to hear Ted talk music and guitars. He's a super-intelligent guy. Our politics are different, but his take on Jack White is mucho appreciated!
Love Ted. Love how he works the haters. And how he could care less what anyone thinks of his opinions.
Haha I totally agree, but I hate seeing people hate on his music just because of his political views. If Stranglehold was written by someone else people would say it was one of the best smh
Who cares.
Couldn't* care less. He *_couldn't_* care less
Really enjoyed the interview. Bravado aside, he actually said a lot about his guitars, the technical aspects of playing a feedback-prone guitar, and the guys who influenced him. Ted talking shop, basically -- which was very cool. And props to the interviewer, too.
Teds, Gibson collection is second to none... worth millions..
Says Ted. The Hall of Fame doesn't need one.
@@Mom_sBasement And honestly we don't need the Hall
Mom's Basement...the Hall of Fame is ran by sniveling leftist scuzz-balls who only care about their overlord's agenda. Ted Nugent is far above that tripe!
@@b80-s9i you nailed it..
This was great! We need another one with Ted since he's switched to Blackstar amps from Peaveys. He also got a custom pickup set made and put them into a few Byrds. Thanks for interviewing Ted!
His tone is killer.
Saw Ted back in 1981, and the next day I started bugging my parents for a guitar. Took a few more years to finally get one, but it did happen. THE guy that made me want to play.
A friend of mine came home with the album,"Tooth,Fang and Claw". And listened to "Lady Luck" And I was hooked!!
That album just rips.
She's a great interviewer.Does her homework,asks relevant questions,lets the artist express,shows respect,tact,appreciation.
Not easily offended,one of the guys.
We need more of her,not the Katie Courics in journalism.
Ted Nugent has made some of the best rock and roll music ever made. No doubt about that. If you know guitar, Ted is a master player and unique.
Ted had at least 8 solo albums in the 70's-80's that went gold,platinum or multi-platinum and don't forget that he hit with The Amboy Dukes which made him famous in the first place.In the 90's both Damn Yankees albums went platinum or multi-platinum too.
Seen Ted a few times over the years, first time in the early 80's and holy shit, he put on a crazy good melt-your-face, balls-to-the-wall, rock-n-roll show. And easily one of the 10 greatest rock guitarists ever. If only he could be host of The Family Feud, now THAT would be something. His knowledge of all things music, guns and hunting is unparalleled too.
That Byrdland is an awesome guitar made for jazz but rock and rolled by The Mighty Nuge, He tamed the beast and rode that beast into submission. Love the Nugent sound forever.
Say what you want about him. He owned the 70’s and early 80’s guitar rock. He was all over the radio.
Excellent post! I love listening to Ted speak of his influences and heroes (Chuck Berry, Bo Diddly, James Brown). He really revere's these giants of American music. Keep rocking Uncle Ted!
When he said PRS's, my dog came in the room with his ears up.
ROFL!
"it's just the way spruce works" this man is a genius
The Fender Super Twins he always used has such a great sound but they’re so loud I never could get one even close to it’s sweet spot. I’ve always wanted a amp with the preamp of a Super Twin and the power section of a Vibrolux or Pro reverb. I don’t think Super Twin Reverbs get the appreciation they deserve because they’re just so loud when you get them going.
It's never boring when Ted Nugent picks up a guitar!
I don’t agree with Ted in his politics in any way. But the man has so much passion for rock and roll it is infectious. Also he is a great player and has that old school sensibility. Not everyone can play at jet engine volumes with any guitar let alone a hollow body.
Great history lesson and break down on tones.FeedBack at low volume is a blessing to the ears.The Byrdland never will be the same ~ great interview !
Some beautiful guitars. That black Byrdland, WOW, has that seen some miles!
Imagine Ted and DLR in the same interview!?
+josephtenbears David Lee Roth!
+Andy K ha ha!
haha I was thinking the same thing. they are so much alike
now i know why Henry Rollins is so into Nugent, despite their political differences..the way both DLR and Nugent talk definitely influenced Rollins's spoken word, as weird as it sounds
Roth laughs after every quote he makes though....Ted is more interesting!
Ted is just cool.... period. Ego? Yes, but smart, and got his shit together in all areas.
+Justin Reagin watching foxnews lately? How's them recent nigga news?
Love Ted...love also that he lists Dick Wagner and Steve Hunter as great guitarists. Those haters who just are political leftist idiots...bite me, and bite Ted while you're at it!
i would give anything for a time machine to go back to his concert days of the late 70,s early 80,s. i feel ike a teenager whenever i put one of his albums on!
this video should have a whistle counter for nugent
entertainment on stage, off stage and a lesson how to live life; God bless Uncle Ted.
I really enjoyed this.Ted really has affection/respect for some of the great Detroit player's.
Gotta Love Uncle Ted! As soon as the video rolls he is the one and only Motor City Madman! Love this guy!!
Put a big smile on my face, good ol' Ted!
Man wears his heart on his sleeve and doesn't care if his opinion pisses you off. Hes so right about american black musicians. They gave us blues. the foundation of rock and heavy metal.
Man, most of you are totally confusing politics with music and playing ability. Get over it, he's fuckin good.
That might be because *he's* been confusing the two throughout this career.
***** He's really good at guitar, get over it.
boonexy Well, he’s been influential, for sure, and his guitar skills have nothing to do with his politics. But he’s made both part of his public persona, so I’m not sure why you would expect people not to respond accordingly. In other words, back to my previous post.
so you didn't catch the "what kind of bullet to use to shoot a Chicago rat"? fuck this draft-dodging punk bitch!
theguitarczar what. Does. This. Have. To. Do. With. Playing. The. Guitar. You. Thick. Moron.
Somebody gave me a free ticket to see Ted at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds during the big fair back in '85, '86? I was in my early 20s and he was playing the indoor arena. I walked in and he was swinging around the stage from a rope high above like Tarzan. It was SO LOUD I could only stand it for two songs. I'd just got out of the Navy and the only thing I'd ever heard louder were jet engines on an aircraft carrier.
I like how Ted gives credit to other Detroit guitarists..good of him
He knows quality. Takes on to know one obviously.
I was fortunate enough to sit in a hotel room with Ted in 1970 and play both the black and squished blond Byrdlands for about an hour. What a night!!! If you read this Ted thanks again for being so thoughtful and gracious. Who is John Galt?
Well, it's good that the artist does the interview than let his tech do it. Good man Ted.
Saw Nugent open for Sabbath at Largo in 76. He was louder than Sabbath by himself.
"Guns, guitars, and women. You wanna get the right one." I love this guy.
I worked the Harley Davisdon anniversary event at Atlanta Motor Speedway some years ago and got to meet Ted and hang out for quite a while with him, wound up getting to be good friends with his guitar tech, still am. Ted was great to his fans and expecially congenial to the youngters. His crew were true pros. I've worked many events involving rock celebreties and Ted and his crew were the most friendly by far. He is my hero, thanks PremierGuitar for putting this up. Thanks Dean!
"In defatigue-able"
"Timm-ber"
More brilliance from the hatched egg of five-toothed truck stop gal meets Bill "Loofah" O'Reilly (We'll do it live!)
We love you Ted, you adorable WMD
Uncle Ted, i first saw you and the Amboy Dukes play at the Bandshell in Lincoln Park Michigan, do you remember the Band shell? I was in Juior High School, I think it cost $1.50 cents to get in, your music changed my life, i went down the next day to the lincoln Park Pawn shop, and Bought a Byrdland Guitar for $200 Bucks,, Nobody wanted it because it was not a Les Paul, Can you Dig it Man, I made out, thanks to my paper route , , the Detroit Free Press, , it was in the window, , Keep on Rockin Brother, Cousin Figel
I first heard about the Motor City Madman through Guitar Hero: World Tour when he joins you onstage for Stranglehold and it is one of my all-time favourite Classic Rock songs along with Cat Scratch Fever
i experienced my first taste of ted in 77, from there it never ended.
I was fortunate enough to find a vintage Gibson Byrdland at a friend's guitar shop several years ago. Put a set of flatwounds on it, switch to the neck pickup, and it makes for a sweet jazz box!
There are only two like him......and he's both of them.
@Lucas L You need to look up Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels... Jimmy McCarty was their lead guitarist at one point. When Uncle Ted is excited about what he's talking about, he talks so fast, it's hard to keep up with everything he's saying. I love it when rock stars, young or old, are really into the details of their craft. The idea that Ted can still get that fired up telling a story from so long ago is awesome to me. I may not always love things he says politically, but that's okay... I don't care for my own brother's political views either. But as long as ol' Ted keeps on rockin', I'll listen!!🤘😉
I'm pretty sure him and Gary Busey are the same person.
Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner are the original guitarists on the Aerosmith “Train kept a Rollin“ recording!
"There's always guitars laying around, every room of my home, and I pick them up every day, and I offend them."
My Dad had a old Gibson jazz guitar (not a Byrdland, arch top hollow body) I plugged it into my Mesa Boogie tube amp and it was a chore to control the feedback but sounded very cool. Ted has this down to a science.....rock on!
He's one of those guys who starts the next sentence almost before he ends the previous one so you have absolutely no chance of getting a word in.
People need to realize just because you don't agree with someone's personal beliefs, doesn't mean you can hate them. I don't much agree with Ted's politics all the time, but he is a hell of a musician and he says what he thinks. The world would be a boring place without people like him. He is very knowledgeable about his gear and about musicianship in general. And for those who say he is a racist, you obviously didn't watch the end of this video.
Ya know I've worked with Ted Nugent and found him to be absolutely hilarious! Not Everyone knows how to handle a type A personality so they are offended., I get that. But...he isn't just some dumb kid who plays guitar and got lucky. He is VERY INTELLIGENT and speaks his mind. He says what alot of people want to say but don't have the balls to do it! At least he says it OUT LOUD where EVERYONE can hear/read it instead of being some puss behind a keyboard that wants trash someone! He is ALL ABOUT his family. Seriously about music and makes his opinion known on topics that most are too scared. I like the fact he brings subjects to the forefront so change can happen. Entertainers use their name and status for stuff all the time. He just does it .......LOUD......Uncle Ted style! ;-) I would work with him again any day! And by the way..... I know.....for a fact...... HE DOESN'T DO ANY DRUGS!
+Little Tee awful guitar player,full of himself,
+Guy Man (evelskunny71) that's the great thing about music. ....it's all a matter of translation, opinions and taste. Not everyone likes every musician, genre, instrument or style. But, he has been doing something right to still be here...not forgotten like a lot of other musicians. He is still relevant and STILL WEALTHY doing what he likes to do and NOT EVERYONE IS THAT LUCKY!
he's about as relevant as Ratt'' Omg! lol
+Little Tee I don't have any problem with people who are opinionated. I just have a problem with people who choose a political side, and then spout lies about the other side, to get attention. And Ted does just that.
This "guy man" dude seems like an imbecile.
Seen ted about ten times.Really great show.I think every kid should see Teds wild west show. alot of fun!
I love Ted!!!! He is real through and through! For year's my kid's would listen to the radio and ask me who was playing on the radio. If I did not know who it was I would tell them it was Ted Nugent! LOL!!!! My 5 year old daughter thought she figured it out!All of a sudden there was a day on the Green Blue's Festival. Ted Was the headliner. We listen to the opening act's. Then I put my daughter on my neck and walk up to the stage. I walk right up to center stage as Ted walks out and rips right into Just What the Dr. Ordered. My daughter immediately flipped her head down in front of me and said "He's REAL"?My response was oh yeah baby Uncle Ted is very REAL!
There are songs that are iconic that seem to move mountains when played by the originator. A thousand youtube videos of "Eruption" but none compare to when you see Eddie playing it. Same for Stranglehold. There's just something about that intro that when you see Nugent playing it...it's like seeing an old friend.
I may disagree with Ted's politics, but he's an amazing entertainer, and someone with whom I would gladly spend an afternoon just hanging out.
falconbleau You would have to explain to him why you don’t want to be free I don’t think I’ll let Jan at ranch
@@freedomfighter5054 huh? LMAO
All three of my children's first live rock show was Ted Nugent in Houston, Texas. In Ted we trust as well.
How about somebody showing some love for Tessa Jeffers on this video? She's very beautiful in a down-to-earth, wholesome sort of way.
she,s hot ,yung and full of mung , typical backstage groupie with a kind chin. in teds day he would of riddin her like a white buffalo. but teds wife is so beautiful and perfect for him. she was the only woman to tame him from his wild mating days. to tame ted of anything is pretty impressive !
Love her!
Amother guitarist who was associated with law enforcement is Bo Diddley. He was either a sheriff or sheriffs deputy in New Mexico for a short period.
Girls, Guns, n Guitars.
YES! HIS FENDER TWINS MADE ME SIT DOWN FROM FEELING SICK AT HIS CONCERT IN NEW ORLEANS MID '80'S....THE DECIBEL LEVEL AT THE 7TH ROW FROM THE FRONT WAS DEAFENING!! LOUDEST CONCERT I EVER ATTENDED!
ted is brilliant!! what an entertainer! younger bands have a lot to learn from him
he is a showman and a great guitar player he breathes guitar and rock and roll
I like the note from Journey to the Center of Your Mind -We used to wait for it to come on the Classic Radio - ❤ Ted -
Only Ted would have a song titled Love Grenade. Too funny
I would love to have my Nugent albums from 70’s autographed someday!
'Ol whistle teeth rides again.
Kudos to Tessa. A Beaut and a pro!!
a tip o' the cap to everything Ted said about Mark, Jim, Steve, Dick et tal. Those were some great players.
I'm surprised he didn't have an AR-15 in his rig
lol
Glock in 10mm on his hip.
Lawliet Ryuzaki hahaha thats a good one
It's in the guitar case....
In kansas city 1977 with his fender amps ted was so loud,he was heard over 5 miles away and the city banned him for several years. My ears are permanently damaged cause that show and i love it.
Coffee is the last thing he needs.
My dads got a nice PRS Custom 22 with a nice paint job on it. I got some vids of him playing it
As much as I disagree with much of his politics - I like the guy
xmandlt Why do you disagree with his politics you don’t like to be free you know you want your rights taken away from you don’t understand that comment comment
@@freedomfighter5054 just because someone isn't right wing doesn't mean they dont like freedom. sometimes conservatives are just as bad as Liberals
I have used 9's and 10's all my life. Nines for the serious bending notes and 10's for mild bending. Earnie Balls are the best light strings there are hands down. i have tried them all and the slinkys and super slinkys are the best. I haven't played in some time though due to work and life but i played hard for 20 plus years after learning my instrument fairly well on the professional level and I hear that there are even better strings today.
Not sure what it is, but some of the most amazing musicians come from Detroit.
Would love to see Jack White and Ted Nugent play together.
I think some talented musicians (like Ted) have a bit of a sore spot with players (like JW) who learn just enough to make interesting music. As much as I love JW, Ted is completely right about JW being overrated as a "guitar player" in a talent sense. For those who don't know how to play guitar (which is 99%), JW seems awesome but to those who know ... music is so much more than how many albums you sell to people who buy the latest hot song to play on their iPhone through earbuds. JW is super creative though and a great musician in that sense. He's probably better at drums anyway.
I had a Kramer f6000 with Floyd Rose lock system on it a Sears silver tone 12-in tube sounds crazy I bet he'd love it electric blue with a purple haze the color match the sound screaming Ted
As long as Uncle Ted and Chuck Berry are alive ROCK LIVES!!
Jimmy Fischbeck well that didn’t age well
I saw Ted in Macon Georgia back in 75 or 76 ,I can't recall . What I do remember is that it was so loud that my ears rang for days after .😄