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@tednugentofficial’s latest archive features never-before-seen sessions with EVH, Billy Gibbons and more

Ted Nugent has spent an entire lifetime on stage, in studios and apparently, hoarding an ungodly amount of tapes, videos, and recordings.

Now, thanks to his drummer’s curiosity (and a whole lot of digging), fans will finally get to hear some of these long-lost jams.

The rock legend is dusting off decades of rare and unreleased recordings and making them available through his newly launched “Nuge Vault.”

The project promises exclusive access to “never-before-seen or heard concert footage, archival audio, and much more.”

The journey to unlocking this massive archive hasn’t exactly been easy. Speaking to Sirius XM’s Eddie Trunk, Nugent describes the process of sifting through his collection as a “pain in the ass.”

“When Jason [Hartless, Nugent’s drummer] and I were rehearsing for the Adios Mofo tour with Johnny [Schoen, bassist], we were in my big barn in Michigan and there’s just walls and acres, literally acres of boxes and crates and big giant piles of tapes and videos and CDs and cassettes and stacks of photos and, and rehearsals and jam sessions,” he recalls.

“And I had kind of walked past it every day as I do in my daily life, but Jason stopped and looked at it and started digging into these boxes.”
“And so when Jason started digging into these boxes, his eyes bugged out,” Nugent continues. “Because who doesn’t want to hear the recording of Ted Nugent and Eddie Van Halen backstage in California jamming? Or with Billy Gibbons and so many amazing things that have taken place?”

Among the newly uncovered recordings is a “jam session with the Mothers of Invention at the Fifth Dimension in Ann Arbor in 1967,” says Nugent.

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The story behind @blacksabbath’s biggest show ever

On April 6, 1974, Black Sabbath performed for 250,000 rock fans at the first California Jam festival.

Standing on the tarmac at Ontario International Airport, the 25-year-old singer seems remarkably relaxed ahead of what will be Black Sabbath’s biggest show ever.

To be fair, this is partially due to the high grade cocaine Osbourne and his bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward had been snorting aboard the helicopter transporting them to San Bernardino County.

The 12-hour rock concert, co-headlined by British giants Deep Purple and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and featuring rising stars the Eagles and Earth, Wind & Fire, the event at the Ontario Motor Speedway track was to be broadcast across America.

Such was the noise which greeted Black Sabbath’s arrival onstage that Bill Ward’s voice cracked as he attempted to cue in the band for set opener “Tomorrow’s Dream,” and he had to start the count a second time.

But for the hour that followed, Sabbath barely put a foot wrong. “C’mon, let’s have a party!” Ozzy squealed ahead of “Children Of The Grave,”and California’s rock community were more than ready.

“ I don’t really remember much about the day because I was coked out of my head,” Geezer Butler later told me. “We were all totally out of our skulls. But afterwards you think, Yeah, that wasn’t bad. We were a band that was given no chance, told to go and play ‘proper’ music, so days like that felt like we’d beaten all the odds.”

“I’m lost for words,” Ozzy admitted. “The kids just blow my mind, I can’t believe it man, really. It was just like an ocean of people, and when all the people’s arms were in the air… I’m just lost for words, baby, I really am.

As was so often the case with Sabbath, however, there was a rather bitter aftertaste to their triumph.

“ Our manager gave us each $1000 and put us back on the plane, economy class,” Ozzy recalled to Musician magazine. “Many years later, we found out we had received $250,000 for the show. Our manager, of course, kept it all.”

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@therealritchieblackmore’s wife Candice Night says the guitarist had a heart attack 18 months ago

Ritchie Blackmore, the legendary former Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist, suffered a heart attack 18 months ago, and is unlikely to return to European stages anytime soon, according to his wife Candice Night.

Night, who has been with Blackmore, 79, for 36 years, 17 of those as husband-and-wife, was interviewed by TotalRock from the couple’s home in Long Island, and discussed the possibility of the pair returning to Europe to play shows with Blackmore’s Night, their Medieval and folk-rock project.

Night revealed to interviewer Dawn Osborne that the pair have six shows lined up on America’s East Coast, but added, “As far as flying anywhere right now, Ritchie has actually been told by his cardiologist not to get in a plane.”

The singer, who first met the legendary musician when she was interning at a radio station, continues, “He had a heart attack about a year and a half ago: he’s got six stents. I can’t believe he’s going to be 80 on April 14t which is crazy – he doesn’t look it, still doesn’t act it – but eventually medical things wind up catching up with you. So we’ve gotta make sure we keep him happy and healthy.

And he’s dealing with gout and some arthritic things. And, of course, his back has always been an issue for years. So it’s getting harder for him – it’s tricky.

Blackmore will appear on Night’s forthcoming solo album, “Sea Glass,”on a song called “The Last Goodbye.” “Sea Glass” is set for release on earMUSIC on April 25.

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Why Gary Moore left Thin Lizzy mid-tour, according to guitarist Eric Bell

Thin Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell says Gary Moore left the band in the middle of a tour – after they’d finished playing to 63,000 people at the Day on the Green festival in San Francisco – because of the partying after the shows taking precedence over the music.

Speaking to Classic Rock magazine, Bell says: “It got to the point where the party after the show was more important than the show itself.”

It became well-documented that vocalist Phil Lynott was forgetting lyrics due to inebriation, and Moore had had enough. “There was never any half-measures with Gary. Such a nice guy on our own, laughing and joking. But if he didn’t like something he’d soon tell you to f**k off,” remembers Bell.

Thin Lizzy drummer Brian Downey remembers that “Gary always hogged the stage. Even in Thin Lizzy.” “Phil was the leader – except when Gary joined. Now it was like we had two leaders, which wasn’t very clever,” he says.

Bell recalls that he and Moore would plot to start their own band with Deep Purple‘s Glenn Hughes, G-Force, which became a reality and released a self-titled album in 1980.

The only sore spot was that Hughes wasn’t on the record at all in the end. After an argument where Hughes, heavily intoxicated, is said to have fallen over a table at his birthday party which made Moore laugh, the two didn’t speak “for years.”

Earlier this year, Gary Moore’s hometown of Belfast announced plans to erect a statue in his honour. “As a proud son of our city and East Belfast, he blazed a trail and has left a lasting legacy for rock and blues fans across the world,” Belfast’s Green Party councillor Brian Smyth wrote.

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Remember When: @pinkfloyd Reunites One Last Time at Live 8

The benefit concert was targeted at ending poverty. It was organized by Bob Geldof, the same man who had spearheaded Live Aid 20 years earlier.

Geldof slyly went about the task of getting the most well-known lineup of Pink Floyd to set aside their differences.

David Gilmour initially turned him down, but Roger Waters was open to it if Gilmour could be convinced. That’s when Geldof surreptitiously gave Waters Gilmour’s phone number so that the two men could speak directly.

Once they agreed, Nick Mason and Rick Wright also quickly signed on. The announcement that Pink Floyd would perform with Waters, who had long been dismissive of the later version of the band, in tow, sent shock waves through the music industry. Now, it was just a question of whether they could get along long enough to pull it off.

Rehearsals proved tense. Waters allegedly floated notions of drastically changing the arrangements of some of the band’s most famous songs. Gilmour won out in that regard, wisely countering that the audience was looking to indulge in nostalgia and hear those classic songs just as they remembered them.

The four men took the stage as the penultimate act within a massive lineup of superstars at Hyde Park in London.

Incredibly, the opening moments from “Dark Side Of The Moon” (“Speak To Me” / “Breathe” / “Breathe [Reprise]”) were soon wafting through the night sky as if these guys had never left.

“Money” and “Wish You Were Here” followed. Waters briefly mentioned former Pink Floyd member Syd Barrett in his stage patter. “Comfortably Numb,” with Gilmour delivering his unforgettable guitar solo, closed out the set. The four men locked arms to thunderous applause before leaving the stage.

That would have to suffice for Pink Floyd fans. Rick Wright passed away in 2008. Waters and Gilmour have insisted time and again since then that no other type of full-fledged Pink Floyd reunion would be forthcoming. Live 8 was the last true Pink Floyd reunion.

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🎸 Rock Out with Led Zeppelin at MOSAC – Win Tickets with K-ZAP! 🎸
Hey Sacramento rock fans! K-ZAP is giving YOU a chance to experience the ultimate Led Zeppelin Laser Concert at The Museum of Science & Curiosity Planetarium on Friday, April 11th. Immerse yourself in Zep’s legendary tunes powered by MOSAC’s 25,000-watt Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound System, paired with mind-blowing lasers. Want in? Here’s how to score a pair of tickets:
How to Enter:
Send an email to free@k-zap.org by Wednesday, April 9th.
Subject line: “Led Zeppelin”
Include your name and phone number in the email.
One entry per person (frequent winners might be skipped).
Winners will be notified on Thursday, April 10th. Can’t wait? Grab tickets now at visitmosac.org/laser-concert-series. Turn it up with K-ZAP and MOSAC – more free music, more epic vibes!
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This week’s Rush Hour Blues gets you stoked for guitarist Jorma Kaukonen’s Monday, April 7th appearance @crestsacramento.

The legendary Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna guitarist will share his experiences with rock, folk, and of course, The Blues.

Join Sacramento’s K-ZAP this Friday, 5p as your host Bill Prescott explores this legendary San Francisco psychedelia pioneer’s bluesiest moments.

RHB is sponsored by @blackrockauto 1313 C Street Sacramento. They can do stuff!

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On this day April 3, 1980 Robin Trower played Sacramento’s Memorial Auditorium.

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@chrissiehyndemusic on that one time she bought her own signature guitar off the shelf

Throughout her decades-spanning career, trailblazer Chrissie Hynde has become as inextricably linked to her Ice Blue Telecaster as her ability for laser-focused songwriting.

Therefore, it comes as no surprise that when Fender approached her to craft her own signature guitar, her trusty companion would serve as the blueprint.

“I got it in the early days, somewhere in New York City.

“The guy had two Teles and I wanted to get one. One was a blue one and one had the original finish.

“So the guy in the shop said, ‘Well, this one has the original finish, the white one, so it’s going to be worth more.’ I said, ‘Give me the blue one.’ So that’s where I first got my blue one.”

Fast-forward to 2021, and while she initially tried to design a completely different guitar, she couldn’t help but gravitate towards her road-worn guitar.

“But in the end, I thought, ‘I don’t even want a guitar. I like my guitar.’ So I said, ‘If you want to make me a signature guitar, just copy the one I’ve got. There you go. That’s it.’”

And it turns out that having a signature guitar you can buy off the shelf is pretty handy, especially if you’re stuck in a random city without your go-to guitar – an experience Hynde had firsthand.

“I was in Paris and I walked by a guitar shop,” she relates. “I was staying in Paris at the time. I didn’t have a guitar because I won’t carry anything. Anyway, I walked by this shop and at the back of the shop, I saw the Chrissie Hynde signature guitar.

“I thought, ‘there’s my guitar. Great.’ So I walked in and I said, ‘Can I get that guitar, the one at the end there?’ The guy said, ‘Yeah,’ put it in the case and gave it to me. I went to pay for it and I gave my credit card. He looked at the name on the credit card and then he looked up at me [laughs]. He said, ‘Oh, can I have a selfie with you?’”

Hydne’s tongue-in-cheek response? “‘Yeah, if you carry the guitar across the street’ [laughs] and he did.”

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The Producer That Nearly Ruined @georgeharrisonofficial’s Solo Career: “I Got So Tired of That”

George Harrison’s solo career produced one of the most successful albums from any ex-Beatle, “All Things Must Pass.”

However, he failed to reach that same level of success in his subsequent work. That’s not to say he didn’t have several gems left in him. “Living in the Material World” produced many timeless Harrison tracks. “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)” proved to be one of Harrison’s calling cards.

The effort becomes even more impressive when you learn of the nightmare working conditions he made this album.

“Living in the Material World”
was the follow-up to “All Things Must Pass.” Harrison took a unique approach to this album, opting for something completely different in tone instead of trying to capitalize on past successes.

He once again tapped Phil Spector to produce this album, hoping he could apply the same magic to this effort. Spector was a highly sought-after producer, known for collaborating with the Beatles and the individual members in their solo careers.

Unfortunately, Spector was battling alcoholism amid his production duties on “Living in the Material World.” He was so absent from the studio time that he barely warrants the title of “producer.”

“Phil couldn’t last in the studio for more than a few hours…[He] kept falling over and breaking his ankles, wrists,” Harrison once said. “The guy who was his helper was having heart attacks. [He] was never there. I literally used to have to go and break into the hotel to get him. Then he used to have 18 cherry brandies before he could get himself down to the studio. I got so tired of that because I needed somebody to help. I was ending up with more work than if I’d just been doing it on my own.”

Nevertheless, “Living in the Material World” did prove to be successful, but it was largely the last album that made waves for Harrison in his career. If Spector hadn’t ultimately pulled through on this album, Harrison’s career might have never survived past it.

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THIS FRIDAY!
Big news! We`re thrilled to have the support of MediumRare Records & Collectibles and the entire WAL Artists Lofts and Market as they celebrate their 10th anniversary on "First Friday," April 4th, from 5-7 PM. Join us for surprises in every cool shop, a vintage poster and collectibles show, a DJ, and a stunning tribute to the creation of the WAL building at 11th & R Street. Get the full scoop at (916) 505-5191. Don`t miss out! #WAL10thAnniversary #FirstFriday #MediumRareRecords …

@thebeatles’ “Tomorrow Never Knows” and the Books That Inspired It

On April 1, 1966, John Lennon and Paul McCartney walked into Indica Gallery and Bookshop, owned by local counterculture author Barry Miles. (Miles would also go on to write Paul McCartney’s official biography, Many Years From Now, in the late 1990s.)

Lennon’s eyes soon alighted upon a copy of The Psychedelic Experience, Dr. Timothy Leary’s psychedelic version of the Tibetan Book of the Dead. John was delighted.”

Settling down on a nearby settee with his new find, Lennon began flipping through Leary’s The Psychedelic Experience. In the book’s introduction, Leary writes, “Trust your divinity, trust your brain, trust your companions. Whenever in doubt, turn off your mind, relax, float downstream.” If that sounds familiar, it’s because Lennon would use that final phrase verbatim to open his song, “Tomorrow Never Knows.”

While most people used Dr. Timothy Leary’s The Psychedelic Experience to achieve spiritual enlightenment through the use of psychedelic drugs, John Lennon used it to write the closing track off the Beatles’ 1966 album, Revolver: “Tomorrow Never Knows.”

The song was a definite shift in a headier direction, but not everyone in the band was convinced Lennon really knew the message he was sending out into the world.

As George Harrison put it in Anthology, “The whole point is that we are the song. The self is coming from a state of pure awareness, from the state of being. All the rest that comes about in the outward manifestation of the physical world is just clutter.”

“I am not too sure if John actually fully understood what he was saying,” Harrison continued. “He knew he was onto something when he saw those words and turned them into a song. But to have experienced what the lyrics in that song are actually about? I don’t know if he fully understood it.”

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On this day April 1, 1975 @journeyofficial released their eponymous debut studio album featuring former Santana members Gregg Rolie as lead singer and Neal Schon as lead guitarist.

Journey recorded a demo album prior to the release of “Journey,” with the same songs in different order and with Prairie Prince as the drummer who was later replaced by Aynsley Dunbar on the debut album.

Additional tracks were recorded including instrumental pieces, that did not make it to the final product, including the original title track of the demo album, “Charge of the Light Brigade.”

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On this day April 1, 1973 @neilyoungarchives and @lindaronstadtmusic played Sacramento’s Memorial Auditorium.

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Watch @officialthewho Play ‘The Song Is Over’ for First Time Ever in Concert

The “Who’s Next” song came out in 1971, but it took 54 years and more than 1,000 concerts before the band attempted to play it before a live audience.

The Who released their landmark LP “Who’s Next” in 1971, and before the year was out they’d played seven of the nine songs live in concert.

The two exceptions were “The Song Is Over” and “Goin’ Mobile.”

Pete Townshend told the audience. “So, we’re going to have a go at this one. I think Roger is having trouble hearing though.”

Daltrey was indeed having trouble hearing. He stopped the band about two minutes into their first attempt. “To sing that song, I do need to hear the key,” he says. “And I can’t hear. There’s no pitch here. I just hear drums, ‘boom boom boom.’ I can’t sing to that. I’m sorry guys. We’ll try one more even though it’s getting late.”

In a blog post prior to the show, the group’s longtime associate, Brian Kehew, explained that Daltrey decided to ditch his in-ear monitors for these gigs so he’d feel closer to the audience. “Without his in-ear monitors, Roger has us bring forward his rear wedge speakers, the ones that feed him drum sounds,” Kehew wrote. “This makes the drums feel closer to him, which is helpful.”

The plan seemed to backfire during the initial run at “The Song Is Over.” “I can sing it in any key you want, but I need to be able to hear myself,” Daltrey said. “It’s not your fault guys. I just can’t hear.”

This now leaves “Goin’ Mobile” as the only “Who’s Next” song they’ve never done live. It has been a staple of many recent Daltrey solo shows where Simon Townshend sings lead vocals in the place of his older brother.

The younger Townshend is also a member of the Who’s touring band. But even if they added that song into the mix, they’d still need to find a way to play “My Wife” without John Entwistle.

Check out The Who playing “The Song is Over” below:

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K-ZAP gets support from Capital Arborist

April Awakening: Boosting Soil Health for a Thriving Yard

As April approaches and your yard wakes up from winter, soil health should be top of mind for K-ZAP listeners. Healthy soil sets the stage for vibrant lawns, trees, and plants. Here’s why it’s critical now and how Capital Arborist can help:

Why Soil Health Matters in April:
Spring Growth: Plants rely on nutrient-rich soil to fuel their early growth spurt as temperatures rise.
Winter Recovery: Heavy rains or compaction can leave soil depleted or poorly drained, stunting root development.
Pest & Disease Defense: Well-balanced soil strengthens plants against spring pests and fungal issues.
What to Focus On:
Test Your Soil: Check for nutrient levels and pH—too acidic or alkaline soil can limit plant uptake.
Aeration: Loosen compacted soil to improve air, water, and nutrient flow to roots.
Organic Matter: Add compost or mulch to replenish nutrients and improve soil structure.
Drainage: Watch for soggy spots that could drown roots or encourage rot.
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Soil Testing & Analysis: Our ISA-certified arborists assess your yard’s soil and recommend tailored fixes.
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