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

Little Miss Dangerous
Ted Nugent Lyrics

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She makes her move at midnight
She's got the magic touch
The little girl is dangerous
And just a bit too much

In the midnight hour
About the stroke of twelve
She'll be stepping out

She's gonna raise some hell
And it's her move
She's holding that wild card
Gotta make her move
She'll make your life so hard
High hell sneakers
Head to toe in lace
Such a dangerous body
With a little girls face

[Chorus:]

Little miss dangerous
Little miss dangerous to me
She's my little miss dangerous
Little miss dangerous to me
Oh yes she is

Looking for trouble, looking for sex
Walking on the wild side, she's so complex
She's on fire, the heat is coming on
The girls on fire, she burns all night long
High hell sneakers
Head to toe in lace

Such a dangerous body
With a little girls face

Overall Meaning

Ted Nugent's song "Little Miss Dangerous" talks about a girl who is unpredictable, electrifying, and hard to resist. She has a "magic touch" that makes her dangerous, and she can be just a bit too much to handle. The lyrics suggest that she is a temptress who makes her move at midnight with "high hell sneakers" and "head to toe in lace." She is beautiful, but her body is dangerous, with a little girl's face. She is a wild card, always looking for trouble and sex, and walking on the wild side of life.

In the chorus, Ted Nugent reiterates that this girl is his little miss dangerous, and she is dangerous to him. The lyrics also suggest that this girl is complex and on fire, burning all night long. The song is about love and lust, and it describes the irresistible attraction of a girl who is so dangerous that she could burn you alive.

Overall, "Little Miss Dangerous" is an exciting and intense song that captures the raw energy and passion of youth. It is a song about taking risks, living dangerously, and following your instincts, all of which are important themes in Ted Nugent's music.

Line by Line Meaning

She makes her move at midnight
She takes action at the darkest hour of the night

She's got the magic touch
She possesses an enchanting ability

The little girl is dangerous
The young woman is hazardous

And just a bit too much
And overly intense

In the midnight hour
At Twelve o'clock in the night

About the stroke of twelve
Almost exactly at twelve o'clock

She'll be stepping out
She'll be leaving or going out

She's gonna raise some hell
She will cause chaos or trouble

And it's her move
It's her turn to act

She's holding that wild card
She has the unpredictable element

Gotta make her move
She must take action