Derek St. Holmes - "Just What The Doctor Ordered" / "Stormtroopin'"

[@vinylman6580]

My GOD!!! You can clearly see that Derek St. Holmes should get a lot of well deserved credit for Ted Nugent's success! The man is a natural born Rocker and is COMPLETELY underrated!

[@bruceeipperle2770]

Vinylman65 One of the truly great Detroit rockers, and, a class act.

[@mattpastor31]

Agree, Derek should get most of the credit for the sound of the band. Look what happened after Derek St. Holmes and Rob Grange were fired, Ted went to shit...

[@artbarlow6351]

they both should be in the hall of fame, too many..snowflakes running the hall ,I protest the rock and roll hall of fame for being deaf and dumb

[@scottriley1913]

Vinylman65 I completely agree, and he could sing Rock

[@cliffbraun3850]

You are absolutely correct, there are sooo many unsung rockers out there, thankfully the internet brings them to light

[@19maddog58]

Derek is an awesome vocalist and great rhythm guitarist. Ted is a unique and powerful lead guitarist. Together, they were magic! I only wish Ted would have recognized his limitations and continued to make magic with Derek.

[@tonydeaton2890]

I think they're still pretty tight friends.

[@KeenanNeighbors]

I remember when DSH left and Ted saying he was getting too much of the spotlight.. Narcissism sucks

[@douglasboyd8475]

He can shred trust me. Shred big time.

[@Scramble4r]

​@KeenanNeighbors glad you're still stuck 40 years in the past. They're friends and still play together.

[@Anthem-nd8sh]

Love Ted's guitar playing however its clearly Derek's vocals that made the band what it was. It never sounded the same after Derek's departure.

[@michaelgarcia2050]

They still cross paths occasionally on tour and it's freaking awesome.

[@anthonysansone2605]

That is Pat Travers band backing him up and sounding GREAT!!!!

[@richwhite63]

I knew it that's Chase Chitty on bass.

[@rodneyoquinn4826]

@@richwhite63 No, it's Me! Chase had played with Pat since the mid 80"s

[@richwhite63]

@@rodneyoquinn4826 Sorry for the mistaken identity. I hope you know how much I've always loved PT. Hopefully you are still playing with Pat.

[@scottpeters5260]

Rodney has some really killer moves, he can do that over the shoulder thing with a big old frender

[@dmballard60]

I don't think that is PT....But I like it....in keeping with the lyrics from JWTDO.

[@conanthebasset5792]

Derek always knows how to rock. What a performance.

[@raythackston1960]

I had the great pleasure to play with Derek in the mid 1990's. He is a great player, singer/songwriter and a great person. He was and will always be the voice of the Ted Nugent Band. My favorite singer of the 1970's...I feel lucky to have played drums for him. Keep it up my friend!

[@Winterfell1066]

Spent last weekend with him (2024). He was playing at the Jukejoint Festival in Clarksdale, MS at Ground Zero Blues Club. Beyond fantastic! And yes... he is the nicest person one could meet.

[@JimmyTFB]

a 60 year old in a teenage body-i love this stuff-nobody around today that will have this appeal 40 years after their heyday. other than the gray hair, it doesn't sound like he's lost anything! Long live the 70's!

[@MegaShadow1964]

Man that bass is awesome! Derek St. Holmes rocks. Ted wouldn't be who he is without the pipes of DSH singing!

[@nathancummins856]

bullshiy

[@brianhearon1930]

I like Derek alot but Tommy Shaw and Jack Blades are pretty good too.

[@HJimm]

The GREAT Rodney O'Quinn thumping. that 4 string.

[@aaronson2540]

Defenatly Derick has great vocals however Derick wouldn't be what he is without Ted's Rocking Gaitar Playing they were meant for eachother.....🤘🤘🤘

[@tenasmith3544]

ted wrote and put the music together.What hits has Derek have to his history?True, they were the best together.But Ted was the driving force period.Derek is a great guitarest, and the best vocalest in Rock n roll period.

[@SuperBroncosguy]

When i went to see Ted Nugent in Denver 77' i was just off stage left & Derek was singing & playing in the shadows back by the stacks, out of the spotlight when he was doing 2/3 the heavy lifting. Ted was just for flash. Derek was the real show.

[@katsesfotis6368]

This guy is fantastic! Huge mistake Ted let him go! Great rock voice!

[@rayjohnson2387]

That's because Ted is an egotistical douchebag and couldn't stand the thought of anyone possibly upstaging him

[@landofoaks2010]

He wasnt fired, he quit

[@landofoaks2010]

@Alexander Lewis Too cheap

[@jkbearhunter]

Thats because ted screwed him out if royalties in the early days, gave him no writing credits

[@davidwheeler9810]

Funny, just read an article where Ted names his favorite guitarists, and he includes Derek St Holmes and goes out of his way to praise him. Kind of makes me wonder why, every time I saw Nugent when he was touring with St. Holmes back in the 70's that every time St. Holmes took a solo his Amp would suddenly shut off. I saw this happen 3 or 4 times. No wonder he quit!

[@GTX1123]

Saw him w/ Ted at the Capital Centre in the late 70's. Phenomenal show. DSH is one of the most underrated rock singers of all time.

[@davidday8417]

Largo Maryland it was general admission 7.50 great show VanHalen opened probably the loudest show I have attended !!

[@fatguyaaron]

Man, Derek's voice is just as awesome as it always was.

[@JoeyMcNew-Drummer]

Damn right Brothers! This for those unaware of real Rock, take note!

[@BaliKSA]

Great singer and performer. Been following him since 1976 - Ted certainly benefitted from DSH's contributions.

[@5speedMax]

I love Ted Nugent big time but he never sounded as good as he did when he had Derek St. Holmes up there with him. Big F.U. Get together dudes and tour again. Please! Holmes sounds as good now as he did in yhe 70's. Rock on.

[@HJimm]

Met Derek several times. He said Ted ego was just too much. That's why he has new band members every few years.

[@mickeymac522]

derek still has it

[@MegaShadow1964]

I think Derek is the true front man for Nugent. I feel after watching the new videos, along with the old ones: his voice is better today, than ever. Amazing musician and incredible singer! Would love to see him play live, some day.

[@banjominer9682]

Derek sang all the most memorable Nugent songs..i saw them live in the 80's and couldn't figure out why ted was even there.

[@gregdenis5191]

Amen , Banjo ... Derek was , without a doubt , the driving force in Nugent's band.

[@silverarrowslk]

Have to agree with you. Derek has a great voice. Ted is an ordinary guitar player

[@SkyripperThaBird]

Silverarrow To be fair, the Ted Nugent band was pretty much having two driving forces. Ted Nugent's intense guitar playing, and Derek's amazing voice. Wouldn't have been the same without both there, Derek wouldn't be where he is today without Ted, and neither would Ted be where he is today without Derek.

[@gregdenis5191]

The Townsend ... good post.

[@TheHotshots1]

+Einherjar Skadisson disagree....Derek would have made it big without Ted, probably bigger!!

[@aschule5684]

Derek is was and will always be "a class act" !! A great voice that actually survived the test of time, he sounds as great as he ever has, rock on 🤘🏻

[@darrinros1177]

Dammit boy, still got the pipes and rocking like hell

[@michaelrichardson8343]

Amazing talent, hasn't lost a thing from the 70's...and super cool guy.

[@trjb1767]

Voice is still there. Sounds Great!

[@randypcole]

Holy SHIT! Derek is just AWESOME. Sounds better than ever.

[@motorcityman401]

One of the few old time rockers that didn't get FAT! LOL

[@williamduckworth305]

1000 knives Doctor ordered Queen if the forest Strangle hold Workin hard playin hard Love to hear these live again

[@kaska1967]

THEE most under rated. Best voice. Great guitar. He still got it goin' on. Sounds like he did in the 70s.

[@darkh2o716]

Kick ass. Derek sounds terrific.

[@nadinea3696]

Awesome! Derek was playin with Kirk, Rodney and Sandy of The Pat Travers Band and they were definitely rockin that stage!

[@scottpeters5260]

Definitely

[@mykolavladislavovichzloche6413]

O lord yes!!!

[@andrewyanez5285]

Derek and Pat Travers' Band! Whooo! can these boys rock. Thanks for letting the boys sit in Pat! This was a treat.

[@ilailan8074]

Just saw "Hired Guns" on Netflix and discovered Derek St. Holmes!! What a great singer he is!

[@jamesdewald2639]

Derek is a national treasure….

[@GTX1123]

HE'S STILL GOT IT! Most rock-n-roll vocalist from that era have long since burned out their voices. Derek is one of my all time favorite rock-n-roll vocalists. Not bad guitar player either.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Derek is so awesome; he and Pat used to play in a band called “Big People”. The late Great Benjamin Orr, was their bassist.

[@jtp1389]

Holy shit... That voice has not aged whatsoever

[@thomasotto8693]

That´s what I call ROCK&ROLL-action BA BY ...!!! :-)

[@pwk22]

His voice sounds great here.

[@thomashoward4788]

Saw him in his original band Scott back in the day.One of the loudest 3 pieçe bands I have ever seen.Played the ice arena in Trenton Michigan.

[@sarge6870]

DAMN!!! Thank you Mark for the upload!! I'm 59 yrs old now and remember burning through many copies of "Double Live Gonzo" back in my teenage years!! Saw Uncle Ted back in the late 80's and Rainbow opened for Ted!

[@robertgtalbotttalbott4540]

The man the voice the one and only Mr. DSt.Holmes ❤❤

[@niemals9837]

Still one of the greatest rocksingers

[@josephzummo9685]

Still can sing after all these years. Rips a les paul. This is rock & roll!

[@DualityofManLimited]

I like Derek St. Holmes. Good rocking!

[@vicprovost2561]

How great was that!?! I saw Derek in Ted Nugent's band several times in the 70s, Ted's backing band with Derek, Rob Grange on Bass and Mr Davies on Drums was excellent and wss the best band he ever had with his best songs. He was always on great double band bills, the best was when they opened for the original Black Sabbath, Rock in all its power and glory on display for both bands. Derek is in my RR HoF! 🎸🎤

[@miketrumitch9309]

Saw him play at my junior high in 1967 . He was in a band called Julia. He was good back then .

[@MrPlooky]

Ted should have kept him in his band, instead of singing himself.

[@Ervdawg57]

STR8TFU, IF THIS GUY AIN'T ON STAGE, ITS NOT TED NUGENT

[@becomeaudible1]

Vinny Angell Teds to much of an arrogant asshole!

[@seancostello2856]

$$$$$ saving

[@rorycunningham5457]

Its because he blew Ted away everynight and that was just to much for"old Teddy boy".

[@windridr66]

Ted's singing voice is not in the same league as St. Holmes.

[@adriankripp7314]

Dude kicks ass...I'd love to see him live too

[@Mr360cuda]

I saw him tonight in port Huron! Even in his late 60’s he can still sing

[@scott2737]

Caught Derek and His band way back in 1979 when he opened at Oakland Stadium. As far as I'm concerned He Was what was Great about Ted Nugents band all along. Ted was the Headlining act that day and in my opinion Derek's band was By Far the Better Act . Great to see him again , thanks for the video.🔥🎸⚡

[@Jc4947]

God is the greatest doctor of them all….🇺🇸🙏🙏 Derek st Holmes is the best vocialist in rock n roll

[@rodkraft7978]

Met Derek when he played one night with Mark Farmer of Grand Funk at Cains Ballroom in Tulsa and besides his obvious fantastic talents he was one great dude!!

[@TessaractAlemania-hd7tv]

Soo underrated this great voice!

[@michaelnorman2967]

Heck yeah! Derek still has the voice and guitar playing!

[@ThomasTERichmond]

Great seeing Derek out there :) he still got it!

[@outlawamps]

Derek St. Holmes is a complete bad ass

[@rodbelding9523]

Derek doesn't get enough credit, he played a major part in making Ted a star.

[@david_bmx1148]

He and Ted make a awesome kick ass guitar playing His singing and guitar made Ted even better

[@peterkruzenga3873]

his voice is still great !

[@seeviegeenie]

Loved this jam since day one. Chills

[@benjaminbrown109]

I just came across this band and they rock and i like this band

[@1historyguy]

The cats still got it! Go Derek!

[@bradleywwiitala3229]

Wow! Derek sounds really good!

[@yogimarkmac]

And that my little kiddies is how you play Rock'n Roll!

[@commanderwilliamtriker7449]

Derek is an awesome musician!!!! Awesome vocalist, guitarist, performer in general. Why so underrated?????

[@cardlink62]

Incredible. These guys do it better than Teds band. Derek is as good, if not better than he was in the 70's.

[@LesSmith45]

With all due respect Garry, NFW is he the guitar player that Ted is and NFW is Ted the singer Derek is!!!! Together they made Killer music!

[@cardlink62]

LesSmith45 I agree with you to a point. Yes, Ted and Derek together back in the day were on fire. It was a magical time for Rock Music that we may never see again. However, I didn't say St. Holmes was a better guitarist than Ted or that Ted was a better singer. What I said was that these guys do as good as Teds band if not better and that I believe Derek's better now than he was in the 70's. I've seen them together back in the day, seen Ted umpteen times through the years and Derek a couple of times. What I'm hearing in this video got in my soul and gave me chills. I simply think it's better than what I heard from Teds band the last time I saw them. I just don't get that feeling when I see Teds anymore. Ted's definitely a draw and puts on a great show but this band, or at least in this video, musically, energy, vocally and goosebump factor is better than Teds band.

[@jimmyp1017]

that dude STILL has pipes!

[@hoboplane]

Ted Nugent (album) All songs written and arranged by Ted Nugent, except "Hey Baby", written and arranged by Derek St. Holmes.

[@Orphenia_]

One of the most underrated rock vocalists of all time imo

[@SaberToothGary]

2021, Derek is STILL killin it with his vocals!! Only 90% Human...

[@bwho]

3 chord heaven here - turn it up!

[@soulfight3349]

Pretty simple. Dude brought me to love Nugent records back in the day, and brought me here, too. SMH at how his voice is still the same. "Aliens". Ted really has only done as well as whatever supporting cast he could find. JMO.

[@jeffchristensen1886]

One of the greatest rock vocalists of all time for my money.

[@Olvocho]

ALL those Nugent songs were written by St. Holmes, Davies, Grange and Nugent, but Nugent and his Mgr cut the band out from copyrights and claimed them only for Nugent. This is why the sound changed so much after they left. Nugent didn't write those songs solely by himself. He took all the credit, all the cash, fired his best band and bought hunting ranches.

[@bwho]

+Olvocho That's our Ted.

[@joomomma9463]

that's your ted

[@antrygis1]

Are you THEE Rob Grange? I saw you guys twice in 75' and the 2nd time at the Aragon. (Famous for its shitty sound) the lights went down-forget what song-but Rob Grange picked up the lead so well, if you were not watching the stage you wouldn't know it wasn't Ted. Great bass player. Loved ya from Call of the Wild through some of the LP after NUGENT. Also in that 2nd show Ted started running around..the 1st w/Aerosmith he just stood and played...success changed him and sadly his music. Hope you are well Rob.

[@chazo64p7]

Met him walkin down the street in Aspen, what a great guy man..He took the time to talk a bit, and get a couple pics....always been a big fan of his...more than Ted...Kinda like...I love Bon Scott more than ACDC....If that makes any sense.

[@bongoscot]

old timer still sings as good as ever

[@randytavares3874]

If hes not I'd sure like to see him in the R&R hall of fame!

[@GTX1123]

Man he still got it. Just listen to him! @ .52 He can still hit that high note. AWESOME!

[@dennisfolse2226]

Y'all absolutely Rocked that! 😳💯

[@jimhowse3892]

Dereks still got it he sounds Just as good as when i was a kid and im 56 now still cranks my heart up.

[@jjgair1955]

My goodness hes still amazing You bring your show to n.central pa and me and all my friends will be there early just to catch it ROCK ON

[@bkeels002]

I ran into him in a Nashville music shop today. One of the coolest guys you'll meet.

[@kamaboko1]

The voice of the best Nugent songs.

[@ritchiepitchie8839]

Never heard of this guy "EVER"! I "HAVE" to jam with this dude!!!

[@rickyhicks3931]

Very under rated singer and performer, Ted should have never let him go!

[@giftedplanksify]

Amen brother. Cal jam 2 was very impressive 👏 👌

[@thomascoyle4375]

Derek is amazing.

[@MrSchmitty61]

He could all of ted songs and sang on tour for years he awesome in concert

[@truthweallknow]

Nice..... sure brings back the memories keep rocking bro

[@tonydeaton2890]

The dude's got some pipes.

[@bolanforrrest]

Greay live singer DEREK

[@toddpeters9007]

Awesome❤!!!!!!😊

[@johnbellido4080]

Kick ass band !! Love it

[@davidcrabbe1243]

still 25....fuck hell...there is somethin some of us have...like the kid never really grows up....i mean hes just looking like lotsa guys look..but he just carries it better....damn this is like 75 all over again.....sounds great.....

[@toddpeters9007]

Love it seen them together, awesome pair together , great performances, good ol heavy rock

[@10000Rachel]

Love this guy!

[@markcastillo2757]

St Holmes is the man,great voice

[@professorgooch]

Doing what you love is the fountain of youth

[@alansmlth7989]

The biggest of all mistakes Ted Nugent ever made in his music career was parting ways with derek.but that is what pride will do to you.

[@renecuellar3078]

Agree 1000%

[@rmiller334]

Teds a great guitarist and all but he’s not as good as he thinks he is. Pure arrogance. He’s a legend in his own mind.

[@lovetogolf4184]

DSH Livin it up!!!!!!!!

[@JohnCG27]

The drummer is Sandy Gennaro...goggle his name....Awsome guy...has toured with many big time heavy hitters.