Theodore Anthony "Ted" Nugent (born December 13, 1948) (aka "The Nuge", "Mo… Read Full Bio ↴Theodore Anthony "Ted" Nugent (born December 13, 1948) (aka "The Nuge", "Motor City Madman", "Uncle Ted", or just plain Ted) is a guitarist and singer from Detroit, Michigan that has performed for over four decades. He originally gained fame as a guitarist for the The Amboy Dukes, a 60s psychedelic band best known for their hit "Journey to the Center of Your Mind". In the 70s, he went solo and had a string of bestselling albums with hits including "Stranglehold", "Free For All", "Dog Eat Dog", "Wang Dang Sweet Poontang" and, perhaps his best known song, "Cat Scratch Fever". He's also a notable public commentator for various right-wing social and political causes, especially gun rights.

He got his start around 1965 when, as a teenager living in Chicago inspired by contemporary rock n roll, he formed the first version of The Amboy Dukes. The name harks back to a somewhat infamous exploitation novel of the time. When Nugent went back to his Michigan roots in 1967, he assembled what would be the classic line-up of the Dukes, and they built a reputation as a raucous group. Their 1968 album Journey to the Center of the Mind, the title track blasting into the top 20, brought the band national stardom, but they would become bogged down in inter-group conflicts that left the Nuge the sole constant member.

Going solo, Nugent achieve fame as a solo artist for an arena-ready mix of hard rock with blues and psychedelic influences, particularly getting a reputation for wild stage performances by antics such as playing dressed as Tarzan (with just a loincloth on). In the 80s, the Nuge even tried his hand at acting in a haunting episode of the TV drama Miami Vice. It received both a strong critical and fan response.

In 1989, he joined Tommy Shaw of Styx, Jack Blades of Night Ranger, and drummer legend Michael Cartellone to form the hard rock supergroup Damn Yankees, which produced the 90s chart toppers "Come Again", a Billboard's #1, and "High Enough", an emotional power ballad (backed by a string section no less). The latter track led to the creation of a popular music video, the song reaching #3 on the U.S. Hot 100 and #2 on the AOR charts. After the band's folding, the Nuge continued his solo career and even managed yet another stint in a rock supergroup, this one being the TV series produced Damnocracy

Outside of music, Nugent has gained fame and notoriety, leading to widespread controversy, for his support of hunting and for various conservative political causes. His comments vehemently blasting various public figures from Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have brought his name frequently to the headlines. He's also an important member of the NRA (National Rifle Association). He's written four books and numerous articles while also appearing many times in the news media, with his autobiography appropriately titled 'God, Guns, & Rock n' Roll.'

Besides a regular reality type show on cable showcasing Ted's outdoorsman skills, his most recent foray in music was the aformentioned reality television show, titled 'Supergroup', which resulted in the creation of band called Damnocracy. The band's other members were Sebastian Bach (formerly of Skid Row), Scott Ian (Anthrax) Jason Bonham ("Bonham", son of Zeppelin's John Bonham) and Evan Seinfeld (Biohazard). Though coming to an end quickly, it generated a large fan response.

Throughout his career, Nugent has climbed up the Billboard charts with multiple singles and albums. His latest album was titled 'Ultralive Ballisticrock', and he released it in 2013 through Frontiers Records. He continues to tour as of 2014, and plans for yet another album is in the works.

American rocker Ted Nugent has unveiled a lyric video for his new single “Come And Take It” from his upcoming studio album Detroit Muscle, which will be released via Pavement Music on April 29, 2022.

For photographs and more information see Ted Nugent's official website, www.TedNugent.com

Hot Or Cold
Ted Nugent Lyrics

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There I was mindin my own business
A little girl chance to come my way
She was fine she was taken care of business
She had the look but I had what to say

Are you hot or cold

Now I'm aware of political correctness

I will fight for the ladys rights
But watch me close as I correct this
I try to do it each and every night

Are you hot or cold
Make up your decision
I gots to know before I make my move

Are you hot or cold

No more indicision
You got me baby yea you got me good

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ted Nugent's song "Hot Or Cold" are a classic example of his hard rock songwriting style. In the beginning of the song, Ted is simply minding his own business when he suddenly comes across a beautiful woman who catches his attention. He can tell that she's confident and self-assured just by looking at her, but he's not sure if she's interested in him or not. That's when he decides to take matters into his own hands and try to make a move on her.

However, Ted is quick to point out that he's aware of political correctness and respects women's rights. He wants to make it clear that he's not trying to objectify or disrespect the woman in any way. He's just trying to figure out if they have a genuine connection or not. Ted is clearly eager to get to know this woman on a deeper level and find out if they are compatible. He's asking her to make a decision about whether she's interested or not, so that he can move forward with confidence.

Overall, the lyrics to "Hot Or Cold" are a testament to Ted's skill as a songwriter. He's able to capture the excitement and uncertainty of a new relationship in just a few short verses, while also addressing important issues like consent and respect for women's rights. The song is a classic example of Ted's powerful and energetic rock sound, and it continues to be a favorite among his fans all over the world.

Line by Line Meaning

There I was mindin my own business
I was minding my own business when I came across a young girl

A little girl chance to come my way
I had a chance encounter with a young girl

She was fine she was taken care of business
She looked good and seemed to have her life in order

She had the look but I had what to say
She was attractive, but I had something to say to her

Are you hot or cold
Are you interested in me or not?

Now I'm aware of political correctness
I understand the concept of political correctness

I will fight for the ladys rights
I support women's rights and will stand up for them

But watch me close as I correct this
However, pay attention as I do something that may not be politically correct

I try to do it each and every night
I make an effort to pursue women every night

Are you hot or cold
Do you want me or not?

Make up your decision
Please decide whether you're interested in me or not