The concert industry exploded in the 1970s, and the live album, a stopgap project once reserved for only the biggest artists, became a compulsory ritual and a pivotal moment for many artists. Live albums captured legendarily loud bands like The Who and The Ramones in their natural element. Once obscure regional acts like Bob Seger, […]
Ted Nugent has “knocked the shit out” of COVID-19, according to a recent YouTube livestream held by the guitarist. The “Cat Scratch Fever” rocker claims he beat the deadly disease he originally believed was “a leftist scam” and still doesn’t seem to understand, by using a combination of diet, vitamins, and medication that has been scientifically […]
It seems like just yesterday that Ted Nugent went on Facebook Live to spread misinformation about COVID-19, doubt its severity, and ask the tough question of “Why were there no shutdowns for COVID-1 through -18?” But in reality, that was almost two weeks ago. In a beautifully predictable twist of fate that even professional wrestling […]
The COVID-19 pandemic did a pretty good job showing which musicians, celebrities, friends, and family members believe in science and which prefer conspiracy theories. But on the scale that tops out around Van Morrison, Ted Nugent is in a league of his own. Long known as the rock ‘n roll’s uncle whom you wouldn’t want […]
While a sponsor — who Ted Nugent won’t name — pulled out of his Spirit of the Wild TV show over accusations of racism, Nugent says that he’s not a racist. Speaking on Facebook Live over the weekend, citing his history with and reverence for the Black heroes of music, Nugent said that being called […]
Rage Against the Machine guitarist/activist Tom Morello is usually a man of many words but in a response to a Twitter user who accused him of “white man privilege” on Wednesday, he gave a simple answer to the accusation. His reply? “I’m not white.” The guitarist sent the message to Twitter user @TheRealNubian2, who had criticized […]
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and with coronavirus cases soaring, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends celebrating virtually or with the people you live with in an effort to curb the recent spike. Many local officials have mirrored this sentiment and suggest restricted gatherings this holiday season. But this is America. And […]