Ted Nugent - Double Live Gonzo! (1978) [1990]

Regarded as one of the greatest Hard Rock live albums of all time, TED NUGENT‘s “Double Live Gonzo!” is a classic


“Double Live Gonzo!” is one of those incredible ’70s cornerstone live albums that every self respecting rocker should listen to at least once. It’s the album that spawned the name ‘Nashville Pussy’, and houses the definitive live take of ‘Great White Buffalo’.
The sound is awesome… why now more than three decades later nobody is able to capture a live show in this quality?

Double Live Gonzo! was recorded at multiple shows.
With Derek St. Holmes on most lead vocals, Ted and the gang bring the rock and roll noise to the best party in town. All you have to do is hit play and hold on tight. It’s an intimidating track list at first: three songs run over 10 minutes, with the majority over 5:00.
There is Terrible Ted on the front cover, covering his ears as if in pain from the powerful feedback contained inside.

Ted’s hits are present (‘Catch Scratch Fever’, ‘Stranglehold’, ‘Yank Me Crank Me’) but are overshadowed by more epic rock orgasms. ‘Great White Buffalo’ and its incredibly dexterous riff is the main attraction. Though this song was originally recorded by Nugent’s Amboy Dukes, this live version is the most relevant.

“Double Live Gonzo!” isn’t just for guitar players, but guitarists will absolutely dig Ted’s incredible licks and control of feedback. Few guitarists can command the instrument like Ted does.
Players will find much to examine, while the average listener can just look forward to a double serving of golden arena live rock. No lyrical messages, just brutal sonic massages.

Tracks:

01. Just What The Doctor Ordered
02. Yank Me, Crank Me
03. Gonzo
04. Baby, Please Don't Go
05. Great White Buffalo
06. Hibernation

01. Stormtroopin'
02. Stranglehold
03. Wang Dang Sweet Poontang
04. Cat Scratch Fever
05. Motor City Madhouse

Personnel:

Derek St. Holmes – rhythm guitar, lead and backing vocals
Ted Nugent – lead guitar, lead and backing vocals
Rob Grange – bass, vocals
Cliff Davies – drums, backing vocals