Ted Nugent

American rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, leader of the Amboy Dukes and a successful solo artist from the mid-1970s known for energetic live shows and prominent hard-rock albums.

Born in Detroit in 1948; fronted the Amboy Dukes in the 1960s and launched a solo career in 1975. Credited with over 30 million records sold.

DeBaser reviews praise Ted Nugent's mid-1970s output, highlighting the 1975 self-titled debut, Cat Scratch Fever (1977) and the live double album Double Live Gonzo. Reviewers emphasize Nugent's fiery guitar playing, extended solos (notably "Stranglehold") and strong contributions from Derek St. Holmes, Rob Grange and Cliff Davies. Live performances and raw production are celebrated; some lyrics and later personnel decisions (firing Grange and St. Holmes) are noted as negatives. Overall the reviews frame Nugent as a defining hard rock/showman of his era.

For:Fans of 1970s hard rock, guitar enthusiasts, listeners of live rock albums