Sebastian Bach has responded to guitarist Ted Nugent, after Nugent called the former Skid Row frontman “weak” because of his problems with alcohol.
The singer recently revealed he was sober after 25 years, but Nugent was still highly critical of the frontman’s lifestyle.
Nugent said, “Sebastian Bach is a great guy. I love the guy and he’s incredibly gifted and a gentleman for the most part – but he’s weak. He doesn’t understand the concept of the body as a sacred temple. He doesn’t understand accountability and he doesn’t understand how his indulgences and his poisons ruin his life, his marriage and his musical capabilities.”
In response, Bach tweeted, “Being a racist is f–king weak.”
Nugent previously called US President Barack Obama a “subhuman mongrel” and had a gig pulled after a promoter said they didn’t want their “casino to be used as a venue for racist attitudes and views.”
In 2012, Bach told Metal-Rules.com, “Ted’s political beliefs and social opinions overshadow how great a guitar player he is – a lot of people are disgusted by him. People don’t like racism, but he says some things that are straight from the 50s.”
Bach has lined-up four shows in the US, starting on September 26th in Arizona to support his latest album Give ‘Em Hell.
Sebastian Bach tour dates:
September 26th Tempe, AZ
September 27 Tucson, AZ AVA Amphitheater
December 18th Chicago, Illinois Cubby Bear
December 20th Diesel Concert Lounge Chesterfield, MI
For more information on these shows and where to purchase tickets, visit facebook.com/sebastianbach.
additional source: classicrockmagazine.com
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Lol, Sebastian Bach couldn’t sell tickets to see him even if he was offering free beer. Nugent is right, although his bluntness doesn’t make him any friends. But he doesn’t seem to give a shit. Bach wasted his talent. Nugent and his band can still draw a good crowd at a medium sized venue. Bach can’t.
damn yankees???? crap!!! i says ted is a racist!
Black Panthers? BET? Blacks only colleges?
Bach probably wants 50% of a SR reunion. Fogerty much more for CCR. Let him play the Cubby Bear like Pearcey that restaurant outside Boston. Nuge has had native american wear on his stage and on his head.
Oh man! You know, even though I love Ted’s music and guitar playing, he has a real problem with keeping his big mouth shut. Sebastian has every right to be pissed at Ted. In his own stupid way, Ted was expressing how much he loves Sebastian. Why couldn’t he just leave it at that instead of publicly embarrassing Sebastian? I’m positive Ted thought he was helping Sebastian by calling him weak but Ted should never had said it to the media. If he had concern he should have talked to the man in private. I know this issue was filmed when they were on that dumbass reality show, but that was then and even that should have been handled better to. See, this type of behavior is why people hate Ted. I think he means well but he just continues to stick his foot in his mouth.
I’ve read all the comments on this page and on a different note, I saw Doug R. mentioned Aribourne to Mike B. All I can say is I hope Mike B. did hear that band. I’ve been a HUGE fan of that band since the Runnin’ Wild album was released. It’s some of the most badass, rowdy, barroom drinking rock and roll I’ve heard in a long, long time.
Yes and Doug R. was turned on to them courtesy of me. I love Airbourne as well.
While not original, they are just good, honest, upbeat kick butt rock music.
Dana from ET.com 🙂
When AC/DC is ready to pass the torch,
Airbourne will really be “RUNNIN’ WILD”, with the torch! 🙂
Thanks again Dana, as always! 😉
Nice, I will have to listen to more of them. I’ve ordered the Phil Rudd CD, can’t wait to hear the whole thing!
I think they’re great and it bugs me how almost nobody knows about them. I live in barroom brawling, beer guzzling redneck heaven (Central Texas, home also to the Nuge himself) and even here I’ve had a hard time turning people on to Airbourne’s music. They need to get on a big US tour so they can get some much needed exposure.
James,
I agree with you. I was only hoping that Priest would have taken them out on their tour. That would have been a great combination, in my humble opinion.
However, I am surprised you are having a hard time turning others on to their music. Again, they maybe derivative, but they are the great kind of derivative. What’s not to like?
Dana 🙂
You have to understand where I live. I’m one of very few people in my area that doesn’t listen to country music. I actually HATE that crap! I go to bbqs at my neighbors or my family’s homes and I’m lucky if they’re willing to listen to anything that doesn’t have a damn steel guitar in it. I have no delusion that I’ll ever turn any of my neighbors or family on to Overkill or Black Label Society, but I try to find something closer to good old rock and roll to play when I’m around them, like Airbourne, Rival Sons and even old school hard rock, because I know if they really listen they’ll love it. The only person I’ve successfully converted to Airbourne so far, or most hard rock bands for that matter, is my Brother. But at least I have a great, albeit small, group of friends that I hang out with that love the same music I do. But it’s lonely sometimes being a metalhead and metal guitarist in the land of Toby Keith and The Band Perry.
One convert is better than none, James 🙂
I commend you for trying to spread the word and I how hard that is to do, especially in 2014.
Cheers,
D 🙂
Hey James, I agree with you 100%! I can’t believe a band as great as Airbourne hasn’t played over here in the states yet, the closest they came is Canada. Hopefully next year when AC/DC tours here they’ll bring them to the party!
I’m sure as soon as folks hear & see these guys, Airbourne will really take off! 🙂
This may seem a bit off topic but has anyone here heard Helloween lately? They are probably one of the most amazing bands I’ve heard and yet I don’t think they’ve toured in The United States in years. They would be a great opening act for Judas Priest!