There’s no denying Ted Nugent’s talent.
Despite all his achievements, the Rock Star has found himself surrounded by controversy . . . though unlike most rock and rollers, it has nothing to do with drugs or alcohol.
Billboard’s bio claims “it’s his non-musical endeavors that have caused the most condemnation from his detractors (his pro-right wing beliefs, pro-gun advocacy, appreciation of hunting animals, etc.).”
In other words, he’s “controversial” because he’s a conservative.
And Ted Nugent said his support for the National Rifle Association specifically has kept him out of the Hall.
Fox News reports:
He said he believes Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation member Jann Wenner is keeping him out.
“He hates the Second Amendment,” Nugent declared. “He hates me because I am on the board of directors of the National Rifle Association… That’s the only reason I’m not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”
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Nugent said he’s performed more than 6,000 shows and feels he’s in a “We The People Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”“Write this down, ‘My name is Ted Nugent; I am the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,'” he said emphatically.
He said “political correctness” was impacting his status when it comes to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Nugent’s claim likely has some merit though as conservative musicians and celebrities have often been blacklisted for their views.
Just look at Hank Williams Jr. who lost his spot introducing Sunday Night Football after comments he made disparaging President Obama on Fox News.
Similarly, one has to wonder if Kid Rock, who appeared at the White House with Sarah Palin and Donald Trump earlier this year, is threatening his chances to enter the Hall by teasing a Senate run against Debbie Stabenow (D-MI).
Billboard “eloquently” described that meeting as, “to put it mildly, the Mount Rushmore of WTF.”
What do you think? Is there an anti-conservative bias keeping Nugent out of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Sound off with your thoughts in the comments.