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Ted Nugent Is 'Moved' by the Jonas Brothers

Even at age 60, rocker Ted Nugent has no intentions of slowing down when it comes to his music career. Just this week, Uncle Ted released 'Motor City Mayhem,' a DVD of his 6,000th concert recorded last July 4th, 2008 in Detroit. "It is a stone cold son of a bitch," Nugent tells Spinner. "It is off the charts."

Beginning with the Nuge's rendition of the 'Star Spangled Banner,' the disc features over 20 tracks with a guest appearance by his old vocalist, Derek St. Holmes, on the classics 'Cat Scratch Fever' and 'Stranglehold.' But the selling point of the DVD for Nugent is what happened after a seven-foot tall red, white and blue cake was wheeled onstage. "The girl coming out of the cake is worth buying the damn thing," he says. "She was one of the models from the local radio station. She's so gorgeous it's stupid. I would have offered her free room and board in my lip."

For his future rocking plans, Nugent has many irons in the fire but one thing fans shouldn't expect is a reunion of Damnocracy, the group he formed with Sebastian Bach, Anthrax's Scott Ian, Biohazard's Evan Seinfeld and drummer Jason Bonham for the VH1 reality show 'Supergroup.' "It's a shame too because I'm sure it would be wonderful," Nugent says, noting he's not in regular contact with most of his former band. "Scott Ian and I keep in pretty close touch and I've talked with Sebastian Bach since he finally hit rock bottom and had to go into rehab. He called to apologize. I've talked a couple times to Jason Bonham but not on a regular basis, no."

Being so busy, the Nuge doesn't have much time to check out younger bands, but his two current favorites are just a tad surprising. "Even though I can't stand the songs themselves, I'm quite moved by what I've seen the Jonas Brothers guys do," he says. "They play with soul. I don't like the songs but they certainly play with a lot of authority and they seem to have good chops." The famously right wing rocker offers another shocker. "Even though they're not a young band anymore, I've always just loved Green Day, even though their politics are like subhuman," he says. "It's probably why the music is so good -- they're so chimp-like that their music is primal and raw and I just love it."

So what can we expect from Nugent going forward? "I have my priorities," he says. "Number one, I love my current music I'm creating and I love what Mick Brown on drums and Greg Smith on bass guitar bring to it, so if I have time to make music, that's where I'm going. If I had time for more, I'd go right to Jack Blades and Tommy Shaw and Michael Cartellone and do another Damn Yankees thing because that was stupendous. Derek St. Holmes wants to do a rhythm and blues record -- he's got the killer songs and I've got the killer songs. The opportunities and offers on the table to make unbelievable music are far more than time allows. I just prioritize and plow forward."

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Ace

The Jonas Brothers, are very talented and most notably is Nick Jonas on the guitar. I was actually shocked when I saw Nick's rock licks.

Nick is really branded himself as a pop, teen idol but he does have a bit of a raging rock side to him that's just clawing to be let out. Although, I'm not quite sure if the rock audience he might be trying to attract will take him seriously as a rock 'n roll artist. That's a shame though. I think if he would have started out as a rock artist it would have been different. Maybe if he could jam with Ted and get some media attention it might change things in the eyes of rock fans. Die hard rock fans respect Ted allot.

I can see where Ted Nugent would appreciate Nick's guitar playing and the bands energy and talent. Nick does play with soul and playing from your soul is one thing Ted admires about his own style. It's not a surprise given the fact that Ted's has a strong R&B foundation growing up in the late 50's and 60's. R&B is all about soul.

I hope the Jonas Brothers, Nick especially, hears the positive comments that Ted says about them. With 40+ years of Rock N' Roll experience, Ted can spot a poser, or lack of heart and soul a mile a way, especially if guitar playing is involved. So, it's quite a complement for Ted to pay respect to the Jonas Brothers as far as Rock N' Roll is concerned.

September 15 2010 at 2:24 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
R.J.

How the hell is it that Ted Nugent is not in The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame is a total joke. Look at some of the nobodies one hit wonders that are in.

July 17 2009 at 2:20 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mark

A Damn Yaankees project would be cool, but I'm more intriged with a rhythm & blues record with St. Holmes. I love Ted's sound and killer riffs. I've always loved it when Ted teams up with other artists. It would be cool to see Ted work with Derek again and how about add another Detroit rocker to the mix like Kidd Rock.
That would be mind blowing good!!!!!!!

July 07 2009 at 11:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
george

I have lost all respect for this man, and anyone that has anything to do with all of these Disney sponsored money making schemes that do not consist of any talent whatsoever.

July 04 2009 at 1:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Debbie

I've never considered Ted Nugent "conservative." He does everything liberally, except his politics. I don't agree with his politics, but he's a great musician and cool guy. I worked at a TV station in the early 80s, where celebrities came on a regular basis. All the staff was pretty jaded to fame, except when Ted Nugent came -- everyone was gaga!

July 04 2009 at 12:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
j

Jonas Brothers , right up there with the Archies

July 04 2009 at 12:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ictalurus

so tur seanrm

July 04 2009 at 9:59 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bill

The title of this article says "Conservative Singer...". Strange how they never label the liberal singers with the term "liberal", such as "The Liberal Dixie Chicks", or "Liberal Streisand." Just another example of the liberal, prejudiced AOL.

July 04 2009 at 8:06 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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allamericandude

Well, if they labeled ALL singers and bands with their political leanings, all you'd hear is "liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal conservative liberal liberal liberal liberal liberal..."

July 04 2009 at 9:10 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ajsbabydoll2

See I like that, even artists he may not like music of he gives them their props. I have always loved Ted Nugent, and its sweet of him to say that about the jonas brothers cause even if you dont like their music, they are real, they so their own stuff, play their hearts out and genuinly love the music and their fans... Thats how I feel

July 02 2009 at 1:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lttwr2b

You never ever surprize me!! It is nice to see you release a album and especially nice that it is live and from Detroit your home town. I see you did not mention your hunting roots only music!! Maybe you should try and priorities The Damn Yankees a little higher on your list..

July 01 2009 at 2:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply