Ted Nugent

Theodore Anthony Nugent, popularly known as Ted Nugent, is an American musician, guitarist, and political activist. He is a strong supporter of the Republican Party. His fame is being a guitarist for The Amboy Dukes, a band formed in 1963. Later the band was dissolved, and Nugent began his solo career.

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Biography and Early Life

Ted Nugent was born on 13 December 1948 in Redford, Michigan, USA. Ted is a son to Marion Dorothy and Warren Henry Nugent. His father was an army sergeant. Ted is the third born of four children in his family. They lived in Detroit, Michigan, and, being raised in a military family, was to become a military himself. He deliberately failed his draft by taking drugs, eating junk food, and urinating on himself.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Ted Nugent in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Ted Nugent’s age is 72 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 13 December 1948. Though, he is 5′ 11″ in feet and inches and 182 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 185 lbs in Pound and 83 kg in Kilograms.

Education

Nugent attended two different high schools. He first studied at St. Viator High School, located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Later he went to William Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois but only for a short time. Nugent later attended Oakland Community College.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Nugent has had two marriages in his life. He first met and married Sandra Janowski in 1970, and together they had two children, a son and a daughter. They later divorced in 1979, but Sandra later died in a road accident in 1982. Before his marriage to Sandra, he had a son and a daughter with another woman who he never married and gave the children for adoption. His second wife is Shemane Deziel, with who they have one son. In 2005, he fathered another son with Karen Gutowski.

Nugent has been accused of having a sexual relationship with two women when they were underage. He covered up the first incidence by signing with the girl’s father to be her legal guardian.

Nugent suffers from hearing loss and especially with ground noise but says that is a small issue.

Is Ted Nugent Gay?

Ted Nugent is of a straight sexual orientation as he is neither gay nor bisexual. He has been married, and although he divorced his first wife, he got married again. It is said that he has several other women in his life, and we have seen him having children outside marriage.

Professional Career

Nugent began his musical career by forming The Amboy Dukes band, where he was the lead guitarist. This is where he gained fame, and in 1973 he signed a record deal with Frank Zappa where they recorded Call of the Wind. In 1974 together with the other members of Amboy Dukes, they established a fun base with Tooth Fang & Claw. Nugent dropped the Amboy Dukes band name in 1975and began signed with Epic Records.

There were additional members in this band, including Dereck St. Holmes for guitar and vocals, Rob Grange for bass, and Clifford Davies for drums. He released several albums, including; Ted Nugent, Free for All, Scratch Fever. Although Nugent received the most credit for songwriting, St. Holmes claims that they were co-written by the whole band. Nugent only took sole credit in order not to pay them royalties as St Holmes claims.

In 1989, Nugent joined the Damn Yankees group but embarked on his solo career in 1995. He released the Spirit of the Wild album to welcome him back.

Nugent has had a number of TV appearances in his television show, Outdoor Channel, since 2001. He has also been a host in VH1 reality television programs. Nugent is also talented with acting and has appearances in; Demon Lover Diary, Undeclared, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, The Simpsons, among others. Since 1990, he has also been a writer for a number of magazines.

Awards

Nugent has won many awards from his career. His outdoor television show was even named after his song, Spirit of the Wild. In 2013, he was awarded Fan Favourite Best Host Award by Annual Moose Awards.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Ted Nugent in 2021

As of 2021, Nugent has an estimated net worth of $25 million. He has several sources of income ranging from his singing career, writing, and acting, which has enabled him to earn that much. He has sold more than 30 million albums

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• The fact that he came from a military home, he was never interested in becoming a military himself.
• He has been supporting and promoting anti-drug campaigns since the 1970s.
• Nugent is an advocate of the right to bear arms
• He is an opponent of animal rights

Nugent has received much success in his career and is one of the most followed artists. He is so popular that he even attempted to get to politics. He is an inspiration to many youths who are aspiring to be successful in life.