Ted wrote this on his acoustic guitar at a camp fire in Michigan (it was deer season) after learning of his hunting friend and mentor Fred Bear’s death. Fred was the guy who created Bear Archery Bows. Ted has said that he called Fred’s wife and played her the tune immediately at the camp fire after hearing the news of Fred’s death.
It is both a celebration and a tear-jerker. Here is
“Fred Bear”
which is one of my favorite Nugent tunes, I hope it becomes one of yours too!
I had not heard that one before. Great pick Rich. I heard that he is still helping the Bassett girl as well. He’s a great American.
I heard him tell that story live on radio several years ago. Also, for about ten years he owned a small three bedroom ranch near me in Niles, MI which he used as a hunting base. The deer were thick as thieves up there. I guess he sold it a few years back.