Stranglehold

I cannot believe no one from Michigan has commented about my Uncle Ted! He was the first concert I went to...WHIPLASH BASH in 1990 on New Year's Eve! I've been turkey huntin' on his ranch in Leslie, MI, and my dad has received a few huntin' dogs from him. Great Hunter! He's definately the most energetic and crazy man I've ever known, for being completely drug-free...lol!
- Kymberli, Wellington, CO

I love this song, and love Ted. I grew up listening to his music, have seen him in concert and, enjoy the fact that he is "Crazy Uncle Ted". He plays a mean guitar, and the lyrics to Strangle Hold are, in my opinion, one of the best sex(y) songs of all time. I'm a Woman, I love dancing to it, and the Fems group can kiss my butt. Just because I am a woman (and straight) doesn't mean I can't appreciate a damn good beat and a man that can wail!
- Anne, Orlando , FL

Think 10 and Bolero then think raw sex. A woman could be singing it to a man too. How's that for the ubersensitive womens' groups?
All you goofballs who want to be selective about what amendments to the constitution . . . how long do you think your freedom of speech will last if the freedom to defend yourself? Defend and support all of it or leave.
And it's not the lyrics but the kick-ass guitar and bass that make this a Nugent classic.
- Lalah, Wasilla, AK

I saw them in '76 in Offenbach, Germany at The Stadthalle. It was definately St. Holmes singing then.
- Bill, Los Angeles, CA

Uber-macho song, and what a wailing solo from Uncle Ted!
I must admit that St. Holmes really has great pipes on this, too.
- oldpink, New Castle, IN

Can everyone please just comment on the music!...I look forward to seeing Ted next week in Cincinnati. He once played "Red House" by Hendrix as part of his encore...Nice touch!
- JP, Cincinnati, OH

Lester, if u want to get rid of guns u might as well get rid of knives, and chainsaws and everything else that could possibly kill someone. Out of every trillion shots fired in america only one is fired illegaly.
- Bam, London, Canada

You mean Legs and Tush were also criticized by women's groups? Oh me, oh my.

Why not Strut, by Bob Seger then? geezzzus.
- Dale, Santa Fe, NM

ted only says one line in the song, i don't think that is considered trading off
- anus bung, des moines, IA

One of the best riffs ever Nuge is a god!
- Bam, London, Canada

Morgan, there are parts of the constitution that have been changed because Americans didn't want them anymore.
- Lester, New York City, NY

Nuge DOES sing on it. He trades vocal passages with St. Holmes...
- Bryan, Morgantown, KY

Whats wrong with being a proud NRA member? We have a right in the constitution to own weapons. Do we get rid of parts of the constitution just cause someone doesnt like it? Rick Derringer never sang this song. Deringer is the name of the man who made pocket pistols in the 1800s.
- MORGAN, WEATHERFORD, TX

I heard that Rick Derringer sang the lead vocal, and it was so good that they named a gun after him (Derringer), which of course made Nugent happy.
- Stephen, Kamloops

I've read that the vocals for Stranglehold were done by both St. Holmes and Nugent.
- Mike, Gettysburg, PA

So on the studio Stranglehold song that I listen to, it's not Ted Nugent singing? What years did the Nuge do all main vocals and what years did he not?
- Jesse, Edison, NJ

Ted was a freak of nature and this song epitomizes his lifestyle..he still plays a mean axe....too bad he's a proud NRA member who carries guns and likes to push his values on people. Saw him live in 1984 with Blue Oyster Cult...Ted came onstage to play for Godzilla and Cities on Flame....awesome stuff.
- Mike, Warwick, RI

Meatloaf sang lead vocals on Free for All. This was after Derek St. Holmes was fired the first time. He was brought back for the Cat Scratch Fever albumn
- gary, windsor, MO

FYI,

Derek St. Holmes is now singing with the Paul Reed Smith Band.
- kathy, stevensville, MD

'Aynsley Dunbar (of Whitesnake fame)'

You need to give Aynsley a bit more credit than that. He was the drummer for John Mayall and the Blusebreakers, Frank Zappa, Journey, and Jefferson Starship. He also did significant work with Bowie, Flo and Eddie, and Lou Reeed.
- Mack, Terre Haute, IN

Ted is not your average guitar player. this song is not one of his best though.
- mgjghh, hghfghfg, MT

I saw Ted play in a little bar in Marquette, MI., in 1980. He came in from his hunting camp and simply wanted to jam with the house bands instruments...it was freafing awesome. Only 15 of us in the bar...couldn't possibly get any better than that!
- Shane, Madison, WI

I saw him first with the Damn Yankees (twice) and then finally solo a couple years ago opening for KISS. He had just a three piece with Aynsley Dunbar (of Whitesnake fame) on drums, I believe. I thought his vocals stood up well, and his guitar work was great. They played tight.
- Todd, Denver, CO

dont worry brian i thought the same way....dude but who cares the guitar kicks ass!!!!!
- Ben, Aguadilla, United States

Damn I feel like an idiot, I could have swore the Nuge sang. When you see him and you hear the voice, it looks like that's how he would sing lol. Well none the less, he had some AMAZING guitar work here. Great song.
- Brian, Paoli, IN