Among the items being auctioned off are original gold and platinum album awards, stage outfits from the ‘70’s (including the loin cloth, coyote tail and Indian headdress), hunting gear and attire, a collection of stage and studio used guitars, rare photos, posters and tour documentation and Ted’s personally owned limited edition 1994 ZR-1 Corvette. “This is by far the most outrageous and diverse auction we’ve held,” explains Backstage Auctions founder Jacques van Gool. “The items span Ted’s incredible career and showcase his colorful persona on and off stage.”

Ted Nugent first came to prominence in the 1960’s when he was the lead guitarist for The Amboy Dukes. Their hit singles, “Journey To The Center of The Mind” and “Baby Please Don’t Go” made them one of the big bands out of the Midwest in that era before Nugent stepped out on his own as a solo artist. In the 1970’s a string of incomparable rock albums Ted Nugent, Free For All, and Double Live Gonzo, along with his biggest hit album and single Cat Scratch Fever, secured Nugent’s reputation as a legend and icon. In recent decades his politics, love for hunting and activism have become equally recognized as his musical accomplishments. His concerts sell out around the world and he continues to record and tour for his loyal and enthusiastic fans.