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

Dave Swanson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:42:20 +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 15:40:40 +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 12:59:07 +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 Working on First Studio Album Since 2007

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:10:38 +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 Explains 'Black Power 2013′ Tour Name

Billy Dukes — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:19:50 +0000

Rocker Ted Nugent, who by his own proclamation has less than two months to live (at least as a free man), has named his upcoming summer tour Black Power 2013 to honor the African-American musical heroes that inspired him. In a column at World Net Daily, Nugent explains how he is standing up for blacks, and how Democrats and President Obama are "a clear and present engineer of the destruction of black America."

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

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:37:32 +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 Pens Open Letter To Vice President Joe Biden on Gun Control

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:09:01 +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 Drummer Mick Brown Pleads Guilty to Golf Cart DUI Charges

Jeff Giles — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:10:41 +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 Drummer Mick Brown Pleads Not Guilty to Drunken Golf Cart Joyride Charges

Dave Lifton — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:01:10 +0000

Last month, we reported that Mick Brown, the former Dokken drummer currently playing with Ted Nugent, had been arrested in Bangor, Maine for taking a joyride on a golf cart. Yesterday (Aug. 15) his lawyer entered a plea of not guilty to the charges at the Penobscot Judicial Center. Brown was not present at the hearing.

Styx, REO Speedwagon + Ted Nugent 'Midwest Rock 'N Roll Express' – Exclusive Photo Gallery

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:44:42 +0000

When Styx, Reo Speedwagon, and Ted Nugent announced that they were teaming up this summer for the ‘Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express’ tour, the classic rock gods had to have smiled down from above knowing they had crafted the perfect trifecta.

Ted Nugent Deemed Detroit's Greatest Guitar Player of All Time

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:55:10 +0000

Michigan’s MLive! took a special poll to determine the greatest guitar player in the Detroit area, and when they were finished, all signs pointed at Mr. ‘Stranglehold’ himself – Ted Nugent. ‘Uncle Ted’ beat out Jack White, Marshall Crenshaw, and Wayne Kramer of MC5, among others.

Ted Nugent Issues Statement Clarifying President Obama Comments

Billy Dukes — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:47:32 +0000

“Evil,” “Criminals,” “Vile,” “Coyotes” … these are just four of the words rocker Ted Nugent chose for his speech at the NRA Convention in St. Louis on Saturday. All descriptions were aimed at the White House, with the Motor City Madman adding that “If Barack Obama becomes the president in November, again, I will either be dead or in jail by this time next year.”

Ted Nugent To Meet With Secret Service On Thursday

Dave Lifton — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:55:19 +0000

Following his recent controversial statements about President Barack Obama, Ted Nugent will be questioned by the Secret Service on Thursday. Nugent, who has in some circles become more famous for his politics in the last 20 years than his music, said at a National Rifle Association convention that, “If Barack Obama becomes the president in November, again, I will either be dead or in jail by this time next year.”

Styx, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon Announce 2012 Tour

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:51:59 +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.

5 Classic Rock Stars Interviewed in Duluth [VIDEOS]

Tony Hart — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:50:52 +0000

We've had plenty of big name rock stars come through Duluth over the years and thanks to YouTube we can look back at some vintage interviews done on local TV News and even a cable access show, check out our top 5 after the jump. 1 Lou Gramm and Mick Jones from Foreigner [...]