This was the classic lineup that recorded the first three Amboy Dukes albums, featuring Nugent on lead guitar, John Drake on vocals, Bill White on … The band's name comes from the title of a novel by Irving Shulman about a Jewish street gang of the same name in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn during the 1940s. After a series of personnel changes, they became known as Ted Nugent and the Amboy Dukes, with “the Amboy Dukes” eventually dropped. (The Dukes made their first appearance in 30 years at the 2009 Detroit Music Awards.) The Amboy Dukes played a lot of shows and sold a lot of concert tickets, but their album sales lagged, which Nugent attributes to mismanagement and poor distribution from their record label. The Amboy Dukes slowly transformed from a band into Nugent’s solo project. They are known for their one hit single "Journey to the Center of the Mind". The Amboy Dukes was scheduled for the day 20 too, but was finally replaced by The Psychedelic Stooges. The Amboy Dukes would go on to explore different sounds and styles as Nugent kept the band moving while members came and went. The Amboy Dukes released a number of albums with Mainstream Records. In June 1971, Grange (vocals, bass) became a member of the rock band Ted Nugent and The Amboy Dukes with Nugent (vocals, lead guitar, percussion), John Angelos (vocals, harmonica) and Joe Vitale (drums), the latter replaced in January 1972 by K.J. In 1970, Nugent brought in new members and changed the name to Ted Nugent And The Amboy Dukes. The Amboy Dukes were an American rock band formed in 1964 in Chicago, Illinois, and later based in Detroit, Michigan. In the UK, the group's records were released under the name The American Amboy Dukes as to not be confused with the British soul group with the same name who recorded 6 singles for Polydor in the late 60s. Social worker Stephen McNally has some hopes of reaching him. But when he and pal Al Ramsen shoot shop teacher Robert Osterloh with one of those make it yourself weapons they become beyond the reach of social workers. The album has the feel of the outdoors and Ted's love for hunting and rock and roll. Tooth Fang & Claw was the final album from Ted Nugent and The Amboy Dukes. A book called The Amboy Dukes about gang lifestyle was also made. Having run their course with Mainstream Records, they signed with Polydor Records around 1970. The Amboy Dukes were an American rock band formed in 1964 in Chicago, Illinois and later based in Detroit, Michigan. Van Rooten and Ritter are the parents of Peter Fernandez and Sharon McManus and Fernandez is a member of the Amboy Dukes. The group broke up and Nugent went solo in 1975. At the time, the band consisted of Nugent, Rob Grange contributing bass lines and drummer Vic Mastrianni. In interviews Ted Nugent said he has been given the book on many occasions but still hasn't gotten around to reading it. The band was formed by Ted Nugent, who was born in Detroit and had been playing in local rock bands since age 12.In 1962 he was playing with a band called The Lourds. January 19-21, 1968: Cobo Arena, Detroit, MI with Bob Seger System, The Talismen, SRC, "Annual Autorama" February 9, 1968: Discount Records, East Lansing, MI "In Store" February 9, 1968: Mickey's Hideaway, East Lansing, MI Knight (vocals, drums). The Amboy Dukes were an American rock band best remembered for their hit single "Journey to the Center of the Mind", and for launching the career of Ted Nugent. The band's name comes from the title of a novel by Irving Shulman. Rob Grange-Wikipedia Later the Dukes would become more progressive and experimental and then finally evolve into a hard rock act before Nugent went solo. Detroit rock band Amboy Dukes is probably remembered best for their 1968 acid-rock song "Journey to the Center of the Mind". Acid-Rock song `` Journey to the Center of the Mind '' Dukes made first... 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