Rock fans, hold onto your seats – you’re about to see a kinder, gentler Ted Nugent. No, it’s not April Fools Day and you’re not dreaming, either.

Whaaaaaat? Nuge is goin’ soft on us?!

Uncle Ted has publicly sworn to renounce the ‘hateful rhetoric’ that’s been his hallmark over the years, promising to take a more thoughtful approach to the way he interacts with people – especially those with whom he disagrees.

Find out what’s bringing about this drastic change in Nuge here.

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