The Audio Files Ep. 25 – Happy Birthday Uncle Ted
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Brad Zerbo and Jaytriot dedicate Episode 25 of The Audio Files to celebrating the life, music, and unapologetic worldview of Ted Nugent on his 77th birthday. The show becomes a full-on deep dive into Nugent’s career, from his early days with the Amboy Dukes to his solo dominance in the 1970s and the enduring power of riffs like Stranglehold, Cat Scratch Fever, and Free for All. Brad and Jay share personal memories, concert stories, and reflections on Nugent’s stripped-down guitar style, relentless touring ethic, and straight-edge lifestyle. Along the way, they revisit iconic live performances, Nugent’s outspoken patriotism, his philosophy of personal responsibility, and why his message still resonates decades later. Blending classic rock history, cultural commentary, and pure Badlands energy, this episode is part tribute, part music lesson, and part reminder of a louder, wilder era that still echoes today.
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