TED NUGENT Celebrates 6000th Show With Fellow Michiganiacs

"The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame loses credibility every time you do another ass-kickin' concert," said Toby Keith in a congratulatory message to Ted Nugent for the historic 6000th concert of his gravity-defying career. It took place Friday, July 4 in front of a packed house filled with thousands of his wildly enthusiastic fans at the outdoor DTE Energy Music Theatre in the Motor City Madman's hometown of Detroit.

"When I heard that Ted was celebrating his 6,000th gig," said Steven Tyler in his message to Ted, "I thought they were talking about his new hard drive! He's the hardest driving rock star there is today. Congratulations, Ted. P.S.: Send me that 7-foot Kodiak bear rug you promised; you can keep the liver."

The fiercely independent rock legend and avid outdoorsman celebrated this landmark event in true ultra-Nuge style. Flanked by troops from the Selfridge Air National Guard, Ted kicked off the celebration with his electrifying version of "The Star Spangled Banner". Meanwhile, the Nuge crew wheeled out a seven-foot-tall red-white-and-blue cake, from which WRIF Rock Girl Cristy Lee emerged to surprise the rocker.

Here are some additional congratulatory messages Ted received from his friends and peers in the music world:

"Congrats, Nuge, on 6000 performances... that is as we say in Oklahoma...many-o'moons my blood brother. Continued success, endurance and health. The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame loses credibility every time you do another ass-kickin concert. Kudos to you and the entire Uncle Ted Nation. Rock it dude and Happy Birthday America. P.S.: You don't look 60 years old...but we all remember when ya did. (ball-buster)." — Toby Keith

"When I heard that Ted was celebrating his 6,000th gig, I thought they were talking about his new hard drive! He's the hardest driving rock star there is today. Congratulations, Ted. P.S.: Send me that 7-foot Kodiak bear rug you promised; you can keep the liver. Love, Steven Tyler." — Steven Tyler

"Just who does this Ted Nugent think he is? In the '70s, the critics wrote Ted off after the AMBOY DUKES, but they forgot to tell Ted! Here we are, 2008, his 6000th show and he still is pissing people off. We love you, Nuge, Keep livin' the American dream my brother...'n keep pissin em off! God Bless." — Jack Blades (NIGHT RANGER, DAMN YANKEES)

"Happy 6000th show. Wish you all the best and I still think we did a killer version of 'Cat Scratch'! Cheers." — Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD)

"My congrats and respect go to Ted on his 6,000th gig! The lucky people in Detroit are going to witness a firestorm of rock n' roll that only Nugent can deliver — and has been for 40 years! Unbelievable! To the greatest rock & roller alive! We salute you!" — Tommy Clufetos (Ted's former drummer, Detroit native, currently with ROB ZOMBIE)

"Ted is truly the Motor City Madman who is absolutely out of control. You never know what's going to come out of his mouth or his guitar...Congratulations on your 6,000 performance." — Criss Angel

"Ted, you are rock n' roll defined! Whether you're on the stage rocking, in the great outdoors hunting or sharing your positive, life affirming messages with others, you give everything you've got to everything you do...and you do it all well! 6,000 shows, huh? Ain't it strange to think a third of your rocking days are behind you? See you at show number 18,000!" — Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER)