Music DVD Review: Ted Nugent - Motor City Mayhem

Ted Nugent's 6,000th concert has been captured on a DVD titled Motor City Mayhem — a diversified music video featuring 23 tracks.

All of the songs on this DVD have either been hits, or at least received radio play. These include "Star Spangled Banner," "Wango Tango," "Dog Eat Dog," "Love Grenade," "Soul Man," and of course, "Cat Scratch Fever" and many other Nugent classics.

All the songs are well performed and I felt like I was sitting in the front row at a live concert, instead of at home watching a DVD. His tribute to the Armed Forces in this video was a nice touch to honor those persons serving in the military. Ted Nugent has one representative of each branch of the four services come out onto the stage with their respective flags.

While the filming was professionally done, the cameras did seem to be constantly moving — so it was hard to focus at times during the show. Ted Nugent's showy style and his constant stage presence more than made up for the jerky motion of the cameras.

Another part that really added to the concert were the guest stars that accompanied Ted Nugent on stage, such as Derek St. Holmes ("Hey Baby," "Cat Scratch Fever," "Strangehold"); Johnny "Bee" Badanjek ("Jenny Take A Ride") and Joe Podorsek ("Honky Tonk"). These special guests really added a special flair and made it seem like even more of concert with their presence.

For the crowd of more than 20,000 that attended this concert live on July 4, 2008 at DTE Energy Music Centre in Detroit, this is a way to forever remember Ted Nugent's live 6,000th concert. For those who didn't have the ability to attend the concert, it provides a way to bring the concert and all that Ted Nugent encompasses home.

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