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On
June 11th, 2006 I produced and put on a memorial concert for the
late Marion "Ma" Nugent the late great rock 'n' roll mother of
rock 'n' Mad Man outdoorsman and hunting advocate Ted Nugent.
"Ma" as she was affectionately referred, to lived in Palatine,
Illinois from 1967 until 1988 when she succumbed to cancer. A
rock 'n' roll advice columnist for the Illinois Entertainer "Ma"
was a celebrity known at home and abroad. Her characteristic
smile and charm and acceptance of all things rock 'n' roll
resonated in the heart's of an entire generation of rock 'n'
roll fans everywhere, especially in a time when such values were
largely ignored. I seek to remember Ma for all she accomplished,
her for her loving charismatic ways of passing on that love to
the rock 'n' roll community as well as to her own hometown of
Palatine. Durty Nellies in conjunction with Eric Kinkel.com will
host the placing of a rock monument as a memorial to the beloved
mother of rock just outside their establishment on
180 N. Smith Street in
Palatine.
Click here to read more abut "The Rock
Monument"
A hardy
thank you from the Kink...
I would like to give another hardy
round of thanks to all those who participated in the "Ma" Nugent
Remembered Tribute Concert held at Durty Nellie's this past June. Your hard
work and dedication is most appreciated.' Many thanks to: Mark and Jim
from
Durty Nellie's, Dirty Dan Buck of The Boyzz, Deluxury, Gary
Lingner,
Guy Arnston,
Ellen Moser, Judy Koziarski,
Terri Robson,
Jamie Phelps, Michele Maisel, Robin Shield, John Denbroeder from Gerard
printing, Dave Robert's and John Vernon from The Illinois Entertainer,
95.1 WIIL rock, WKAN radio Kankakee, 1220 WKRS Waukegan,
and Jim Horst.
A special thanks to celebrity guest Jimmy Sohns from the Shadows
of Knight for dropping by for an impromptu performance of "Gloria"
along
with Dirty Dan & the Boyzz.. it was unforgettable !
Ted sends a message...
"Godspeed, Eric, Tell 'em Ma is with me every day & her uppity
spirit energy attitude, goodwill & humor is alive & well. And THANX for
all
the wonderful support & remembrance from everyone. God bless &
Godspeed.",
"Ma Nugent's proud son, Ted & family."
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