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JANUARY 27, 2024Derek St HolmesThe Center for Rural Development
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Derek St. Holmes is the legendary guitarist and vocalist known for his time working with Ted Nugent. From 1974-1979 he brought his outstanding musicianship, songwriting skills and superior vocal prowess to Ted’s albums and live shows. He can be heard on the classic Nugent albums: “Free For All”,
“Double Live Gonzo” and “Cat Scratch Fever.” It is his voice, not Ted’s, singing lead on the FM radio staples: “Strangehold”, “Just What The Doctor Ordered”, “Stormtroopin” and “Hey Baby.” He has reunited with Ted Nugent several times through the 80’s and 90’s and once again in 2011. In addition to his time with Nugent,
St. Holmes has been a part of many legendary groups including St. Paradise, MSG (with guitarist Michael Schenker) and Whitford/St. Holmes with Brad Whitford of Aerosmith. The Whitford/St. Holmes pairing saw the release of a critically acclaimed 1981 album and a recent 2015 reunion album and follow up tour.