Polarizing musician Ted Nugent says he doesn’t understand why people hate him and that believes that his “”beliefs are so positive and so uplifting that they would work for everybody.”
According to blabbermout.net, Nugent, who is a supporter of gun rights and anti President Barack Obama, was critized this past weekend by former Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum for his love of hunting, after he found a photo of Nugent with a small game kill.
Nugent, who is a board member of the National Rifle Association and the owner of a large hunting ranch in Jackson, Michigan, tells Metal Assault, “People that hate me, I don’t understand them. I mean, I understand that hate comes from ignorance and a negative life, but you know what I do, I pray for my haters.”
He continues, “What a terrible thing. Why would you hate someone who has done benefits for children’s and military charity? I do this every day. You’ve really got to have a dark, dark heart and sad, dilapidated soul to live to hate like that. So I wish them well and godspeed, and I hope they come out of that terrible dark place they’re living in, because I’m a happy, fulfilled man and do everything for my fellow man. I’ve done more for clean air, soil and water than all my haters combined. I’ve made mistakes in life but I don’t make them twice in a row, I promise you that.
I feel honored and humbled. I don’t have all the answers but I got most of them, and the manifestation of my policies and beliefs are so positive and so uplifting that they would work for everybody.”
Nugent apologized in February for referring to President Barack Obama as a “subhuman mongrel,” calling that word grouping “street-fighter terminology” and saying he wished he used “more understandable language,” such as “violator of his oath to the Constitution.”
Ted Nugent’s new album SHUTUP&JAM! was released on July 8th on Frontiers Records. Nugent has streamed two songs from the album online. One featuring singer Sammy Hagar called She’s Gone and the other, about his love of grilling, called I Love My BBQ.
Nugent began his North American tour on July 3rd in Wichita Falls, Texas where it will wind down on August 16th in Fort Worth, Texas. See tour dates below.
Ted Nugent’s SHUTUP&JAM! tour dates:
17 Council Bluffs, IA Mid-America Center*
18 Merrillville, IN Star Plaza Theatre
19 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
21 Huntington, NY The Paramount
22 Montclair, NJ The Wellmont Theater
23 Jim Thorpe, PA Penn’s Peak
24 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
25 Morgantown, WV MountainFest at Mylan Park
26 Oshkosh, WI Leach Amphitheater at Riverside Park
27 Medina, MN Medina Entertainment Center
29 Kansas City, MO Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland
30 Englewood, CO Gothic Theatre
31 Salt Lake City, UT The Depot
August:
1 Sheridan, WY Trails End Concert Park
2 Tacoma, WA Emerald Queen Casino
3 Tacoma, WA Emerald Queen Casino
6 Sturgis, SD Full Throttle Saloon
8 Maumee, OH NW Ohio Rib-Off at Lucas County Fairgrounds
9 Oxford, OH Indian Creek Amphitheatre
11 North Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
12 Lake Buena Vista, FL House of Blues
14 Houston, TX House of Blues
15 Biloxi, MS Hard Rock Live
16 Fort Worth, TX Billy Bob’s Texas
*denotes opening for Hank Williams Jr.
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I think a lot of people who post here about Uncle Ted should read his book, Ted, White and Blue. It’s a passionate well written and well thought out book written in Ted style. The chapter on raising children makes sense 100%. He’s got some good ideas even if he doesn’t express them they way you like. I’m Canadian and I agree with most of his viewpoints.
Are Canadians even allowed to post here?
Now, now mon ami 🙂
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Lol just going for the chuckle. It was a little funny. A tad.
Maybe adding an LOL to some of your comments would cut the sarcasm a bit? Just a thought 🙂
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I wonder how much charity he gives to his child in New Hampshire.
I love Ted’s music and a lot of his views. What is wrong with hunting? I don’t get it. We eat meat, so some prefer venison, or buffalo. If you can shoot it do it. I’m for gun rights but don’t hunt as of yet. I have many firearms and support the 2nd amendment. And for the people bashing Ted, calling him names he has every right to say and believe in his views as much as you do in yours. If you don’t like his music fine move on. If you don’t agree with him fine again. Move on & live with it.
Well Ted, people “hate” you because of your political views and the insensitive manner you convey them. That’s ok, you have a platform to say and sing what you want, large portions of the right wing crowd eat it up like crazy. Hunting? Well, I don’t know…it’s certainly more humane that what happens in slaughterhouses so people can grill their burgers. Liberals hunt too, Ted. Shocking, I know. Not everyone who disagrees with your moronic political statements is anti-hunting, or a vegan.
I know the people that love to wallow in those views, constant social media posts about how evil the President is, still fascinated with his birth certificate, constantly regurgitating right wing talking points ad nauseam.
If you could just be quiet and play the guitar, things would be swell, but I don’t ever see that happening. Once you start rubbing elbows with that greasy political machine, it’s hard to slip out of. Bills to pay, mouths to feed, God Bless America and all that jazz. Where’s my gun?
I hate when people don’t understand ted nugent.
Hey elliot,
I was at a Ted Nugent concert when he insulted all the Mexican’s there by saying they are not welcome here (in the U.S.) unless they speak English. That ruined an otherwise excellent show for me. Btw, my date was Mexican. She speaks perfect English, but she was like, “What the f**k”?? I was so embarrassed. Just my perception and opinion–nothing more. I really could have gone without that segment of the show. And yes, it WAS a SEGMENT! (caps for emphasis).
hey mike b,
my apologies. I was making a feeble attempt at humor by reversing the words in the headline. maybe I should think before I post. I can empathize with you and your date. I’ve experienced these “segments” a couple of times. that being said, when ted sticks to music, I really enjoy it. I haven’t seen st. holmes with ted since 1997 and am looking forward to the jersey show on Tuesday. thanks again.
No worries Elliot, and no apology needed. I’m sure he is misunderstood–of course that has a lot to do with how he presents his views. Thanks!