Ted Nugent launched Nuge Vault on his 76th birthday.
“Introducing http://NugeVault.com, The UltimateGonzo Ted Nugent Fan Club experience like no other!!” the singer posted on X. “Unlike many artists, Ted has kept his vault tightly sealed, waiting for the perfect moment to share it with the world.”
He added, “Now, in celebration of Ted’s 76th birthday, that time has finally come. Pre-register today to stay updated and explore the insane world of the Motor City Madman like never before!! From exclusive behind-the-scenes content to never-before-heard stories, this is your all-access pass to Ted Nugent’s legendary life and career. Don’t miss out to experience rock & roll history like never before!!”
Last year, Nugent released the first volume of the Nuge Vault collection. It features rare studio outtakes and rough mixes from his 1976 album ‘Free-For-All.’ Found in Nugent’s personal tape archives, the collection includes early versions of songs like ‘Free For All,’ ‘Dog Eat Dog,’ and ‘Street Rats,’ providing fans a glimpse into the making of this classic rock album.
Recently, Tommy Shaw commented that he believes Nugent’s ‘big personality’ led to the breakup of Damn Yankees. He said, “Having Ted in the mix… he’s a big personality. It’s like a big spice if you’re preparing a feast. And this is a really powerful spice. You have to figure out how to work it all in together so that it’s something that people can consume.”
Shaw added, “It was so spicy. It was one of those things that wasn’t meant to be forever. It’s something that we had a great time doing. We made two records and you could kind of feel it pulling it away at the seams after that.”
Nugent responded, explaining, “I know he didn’t mean that in the terms of friction. There’s no friction. There were moments where we — I don’t even think it elevated to an argument — about a bridge, a chord injection.”
Ted also shared, “I would come up with something spicy, they would contemplate it, and if I could make the case, they’re smart guys. They’re musical animals. So we all make the case for our musical inflections, injections, recommendations, and we’re all respectful of each other.”
After Damn Yankees disbanded in 1994, core members Nugent, Shaw, and Jack Blades reunited twice, with their most recent performance at the NAMM convention in 2010.
