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45 Years Ago: The Amboy Dukes Release 'Journey To The Center Of The Mind'

Dave Swanson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:11:20 +0000

In April of 1968, the Amboy Dukes released of one of the era’s most definitive singles, ‘Journey To The Center Of The Mind.’ The song perfectly captured that bridge between psychedelia and the emerging harder-edged sounds. Though primarily known as a footnote to the career of Ted Nugent, the Amboy Dukes were a classic example [...]

Styx, REO Speedwagon + Ted Nugent Bring 'The Midwest Rock 'N Roll Express' Tour to Massachusetts – Photos

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:11:40 +0000

The train just keeps a ‘rollin on ‘The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express’ tour, featuring the triple bill of Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent. The classic rock collective that earned a prominent spot on our ‘Must-See Rock Concerts of 2013’ list recently made a pit stop in Springfield, Mass. on April 23. Check out our photos from the show below.

REO, Styx + Ted Nugent Donating Proceeds From Concerts to Boston Marathon Bombing Victims

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:31:07 +0000

Classic rockers Styx and REO Speedwagon -- along with tour mate Ted Nugent -- have come to the rescue once again. The heartland rockers will donate a portion of the proceeds from their current Midwest Rock 'N' Roll Express tour to victims of the recent Boston Marathon bombings.

Ted Nugent: "If You Don't Enjoy My Interviews, You're An Idiot"

Ken Kelley — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:25:15 +0000

“Every hateful statement ever made about me is a dirty lie.” So begins Ted Nugent‘s CNN Red Chair Interview. In the approximate four-minute chat, Nugent opens up about how he stayed clean at the height of his superstardom (“How did I avoid the temptation to indulge in substance abuse?” he asks. “The same way I avoided [...]

Ted Nugent Working on First Studio Album Since 2007

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:14:38 +0000

Even as Ted Nugent gears up for the next tour, he’s getting started on a long-awaited new studio effort — the Motor City Madman’s first since 2007′s ‘Love Grenade.’ “God knows we are eating our hearts out and busting our ass to get back into the studio to capture the new songs I am creating [...]

Ted Nugent's State of the Union Appearance Lampooned on 'Saturday Night Live'

Dave Lifton — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:05:01 +0000

Ted Nugent's heavily publicized appearance at last week's State of the Union address caught the attention of NBC's 'Saturday Night Live.' This past Saturday (Feb. 16), the long-running late-night comedy show ran a sketch that took aim at the Motor City Madman.

Styx, Ted Nugent + REO Speedwagon Announce New Midwest Rock 'N Roll Express Tour Dates

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:56:32 +0000

A successful two-month run in 2012 has lead to more shows together for REO Speedwagon, Styx and Ted Nugent in 2013. The Midwest Rock 'n Roll Express tour will begin again in April, with 20 dates announced through May 19.

Ted Nugent Inspires Twitter Death Hoax

Jeff Giles — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:23:59 +0000

He’s scored hits, sold millions of records, and earned himself a visit from the Secret Service — and now, Ted Nugent can add ‘focus of Twitter death hoax’ to his list of accomplishments. The popular social media network, which has given rise to erroneous death reports regarding Eddie Murphy, Drake, Denzel Washington, Megan Fox — [...]

Ted Nugent Pens Open Letter To Vice President Joe Biden on Gun Control

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:41:36 +0000

Arch-conservative rocker and reality TV star Ted Nugent hasn't been shy about his stance on gun control, and now the avid hunter and gun enthusiast has shared his thoughts on the matter with Vice President Joe Biden. In an open letter published by the conservative-leaning Washington Times, Nugent offers his service to Biden's newly-appointed commission to end gun violence, while insisting -- surprise! -- that banning automatic weapons is not a viable option.

Ted Nugent and His Open Letter to Joe Biden on Guns [POLL]

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:27:11 +0000

On Monday the Washington Times posted Ted Nugent’s Open Letter to Joe Biden on Guns… “Gun Control Won’t Save Lives”… take a look. This was posted at washingtontimes.com… Joe, Congratulations on your appointment to lead a presidential commission to end gun-related violence. As a National Rifle Association board member, husband, father, grandfather, law enforcement [...]

Discovery Won't Air New Episodes of Ted Nugent's 'Gun Country'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:48:43 +0000

In addition to a number of television episodes from the likes of 'Haven' and 'Family Guy,' we weren't surprised to see that Discovery opted not to renew its firearm family series 'American Guns,' given the aftermath and national discourse raging from the terrible Sandy Hook Elementary massacre. Now, it seems another of Discovery's 2nd amendment series - Ted Nugent's 'Gun Country' - has been pulled from the network, but is it a reaction to last week's tragedy?

Ted Nugent's 'Gun Country' Axed by Discovery Channel

Jeff Giles — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:55:23 +0000

Between his hunting shows and reality series, Ted Nugent has become something of a television fixture over the last decade and change, but if the numbers for his most recent special are any indication, viewers might be looking for a little less Uncle Ted. The Discovery Channel has announced that Nugent’s October special for the [...]

Ted Nugent: 2012 in Review

Chad Childers — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:39:35 +0000

It’s been an interesting year for Ted Nugent, who turns 64 today (Dec. 13). In honor of the “Motor City Madman” turning another year older, we’re reflecting on the events that kept the guitarist, both musically and personally, in the headlines this past year. Musically it was a solid year for the entertainer. Nugent would spend [...]

Ted Nugent Drummer Mick Brown Pleads Guilty to Golf Cart DUI Charges

Jeff Giles — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:46:41 +0000

Several months after entering a "not guilty" plea in the court case stemming from his arrest for driving a golf cart while intoxicated, drummer Mick Brown has apparently had a change of heart.

Ted Nugent Calls Obama Voters 'Soulless Fools'

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:06:19 +0000

Ted Nugent is, unsurprisingly, extremely displeased with the result of last night's Presidential elections, referring to those who re-elected Barack Obama for a second term as "soulless fools" who "just voted for economic and spiritual suicide" in an angry series of Twitter posts this morning.

Army Says "No Thanks" To Ted Nugent

Jon Michaels — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:30:26 +0000

In the wake of his inflammatory comments suggesting possible violence against President Obama, the U.S. Army has cancelled a June performance by Ted Nugent at Fort Knox. The Army did release a statement on the Fort Knox Facebook page explaining their decision. “After learning of opening act Ted Nugent’s recent public comments about the [...]

Ted Nugent Puts Himself In The Crosshair Of The Secret Service [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00:58 +0000

Over the weekend Right wing Republican rocker Ted Nugent got the attention of the Secret Service with an anti-Obama rant while at the National Rifle Association convention in St. Louis.

Doobie Brothers & Chicago To Play Red Rocks In July [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:30:37 +0000

The summer concert calendar is beginning to fill up rather quickly as more shows are announced for the region.Tom Petty is scheduled to start his North American tour in Broomfield, Colorado, April 18th and 19th. Journey and all the great bands planned at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent will perform at [...]

Styx, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon Announce 2012 Tour

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:00:59 +0000

Styx, Ted Nugent and REO Speedwagon are teaming up for a 30-date triple-threat summer tour named “The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express,” which will kick off May 1 in Hidalgo, Texas and cross all over the country before winding up in Gilford, N.Y. on July 7.

Ted Nugent Takes Aim With The Nuge-Themed Hunting Ammunition

Joe Robinson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:30:15 +0000

Right-wing rocker and hunting enthusiast Nugent has signed a licensing deal with Pierce Munitions.