Derek St Holmes and Ted Nugent live in the 70's. Fuuuuck!!!

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Derek takes the first solo, Ted the second one. Sweet Jeebus on a pogo stick, those motherfuckers could fucking RIP. It also features best introduction to a rock tune in the history of humankind.

This thread ain't about politics, so please save that for the Off Topic forum.

 
I remember being at my neighbors house when I was like 7 with my parents for some party, this song came on and I was intrigued, I asked my father who was a DJ if he had the record and surprisingly he didn’t so the dude put this, foghat, deep purple and a few other 70s rippers on a tape for me, it might actually be the first time I said “those guitars are ripping” lol
 
Those years when Ted and Frank Marino were doing the big Jam Concert circuit - that really raised the bar. Arguably the inception of shred.
 
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Those years when Ted and Frank Marino were doing the big Jam Concert circuit - that really raised the bar. Arguably the inception of shred.
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I'd have to agree. Steve Morse said "Ted Nugent was shredding before it was a thing." Frank Marino... I'm not worthy!

I saw both of those guys in 1980. The lineup for Ted's gig was Def Leppard, Scorpions, Ted. I got more than my money's worth that night!

Frank's at Alpine Valley gig started off with a band called Missouri (I think Mother's Finest was supposed to play the opening slot but they weren't there), Humble Pie (First time I heard them. I found them to be boring. Couldn't wait for their set to be over!) then Angel, then Frank.

(I know Steve Marriott is a legend and the object of worship to many, but I never liked his voice. Irritating to my ears, and his stage raps were the dumbest I've ever witnessed. And yes, I know Frampton was in Humble Pie in the classic lineup.)
 
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Derek St Holmes is grossly underrated as a vocalist and guitarist.
The First Whitford St Holmes album is a must have.
I’ll add, the St Paradise album is also great. Album cover is my avatar. Great tones and playing from Derek along with Denny Carmassi and Rob Grange.
 
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Derek takes the first solo, Ted the second one.
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This album came out when I was 7, older brother had it, so I know it like I know my own hands - But it never occurred to me that Derek handled any solos, it literally never crossed my mind - Had no idea he was such a killer slinger as well as singer!
That being said, it makes me that much more disappointed in the Whitford St Holmes record, that first one should have been a grand slam given the caliber of players. It wasn't even a base hit to me. Womp womp.
Unapologetic Uncle Ted fan.
 
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Those years when Ted and Frank Marino were doing the big Jam Concert circuit - that really raised the bar. Arguably the inception of shred.
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I saw Frank open for Ted at my first concert in '76. Loved Ted at the time and had never heard of Frank but instantly became a big fan of his. Some new band named Foreigner actually opened that show before Frank.
 
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Fucking-A! Always loved Ted and Derek St Holmes' work together - some great, great music out of that era
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Thanks for posting this! I love footage of Ted with Derek in the band. Nugent's later stuff doesn't hold a candle to the era when Derek and Rob Grange were in the band. One exception, though: Ted's "Intensities in ten cities" kicks ass.
 
This facemelter still makes me wanna hold my lighter high up in the air.

 
I saw Ted many times in the 70's. I thought he was cool but cheesy, like KISS was. I listened to Poontang just now and it was quite cheesy, especially the extra cheesy rapping in the beginning. Tarzan with a guitar.
 
Yeah, don't tell me Gonzo wasn't doin' coke in the 70's..
His jaw is moving like a car crusher.. LOL

 
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