The Amboy Dukes - Journey to the Center of the Mind (Official Audio)

Release Date: May 8, 1968
Album: Journey to the Center of the Mind
1986 Mainstream Records
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[@europeankid98]

Ted Nugent is one of the best guitar players I’ve ever heard and I’ll die on that hill. He is so amazing on that fretboard man. He borders on transcendental.

[@bobvogel2412]

If there's 1 song that's light years ahead of all others, you're listening to it right here. And the always electrifying Ted Nugent on lead guitar. This song is from 1968! Yeah 1968. One bad-ass song. STILL! 56 YEARS LATER.

[@donnakubiski5572]

I graduated from grade school that year.

[@tma5239]

1967 is when I heard this.

[@ADBLOCKER4YOUTUBE]

time travel

[@mikehawk99]

The Stooges, MC5, Amboy Dukes, Bob Seger, SRC, Mitch Ryder, Alice Cooper, & Frost. That Detroit scene was spoiled with incredible talent.

[@dirtlevel]

Funkadelic

[@davidjutovsky-rc3ey]

Let's not forget Kid Rock

[@dirtlevel]

@@davidjutovsky-rc3ey lol

[@Corey-dy2cq]

@@dirtlevel Ndoy!

[@johnhobson8886]

Add all of the Motown talent to this Detroit list. Also add Frigid Pink.

[@no-ng6lo]

"Good to see you Jefe." "It's good to be back." "How does it feel?" "Groovy."

[@1000000man1]

*Smash cut to title* And the way the title changes colour to the beat of the song. It's like even the editor is having fun.

[@Disjwbd]

There’s so many songs from ash vs evil dead that I love.

[@augustohernando8446]

It's a shame they cancel the show, we hope to get a Evil dead 4

[@healthybeautynutricioncoac4562]

@@augustohernando8446 yeah like mad max badassery

[@dilloncrowe1018]

YEP... that's how I found it too...

[@Skynyrdforever]

Music today can't touch the music we grew up with. Still sounds great!

[@claire-ug1pb]

The bassist is my grandmas brother

[@renee8545]

That's nice... The Rythm Guitar - Steve Farmer, was my next door neighbor!♥️ Sadly he passed April 7 2020🙏 R.I.P Steve

[@brendalogan1801]

They kick ass!

[@stevenday9687]

Then he'd be your great uncle

[@stevenday9687]

@@renee8545 every year we are losing some of the greatest rockers to ever walk this Earth. Most recently, David Crosby

[@joanjordan9543]

Wow

[@francisciaravella1089]

Also, 62yr old. This blows away this modern crap

[@ElliottMichaels56]

What else can be said? This is one of the great rock songs of all time. Say what you will for or against his politics and personality, but Ted Nugent has always been one helluva musician!

[@brianew]

It is what it is. This song is one of the best, way up there, and Ted's guitar is phenomenal

[@edwardsullivan7055]

Shame on rolling stone magazine. Some years ago their list of the 100 greatest guitarists excluded Ted Nugent. Whose ldeology got in whose way? Rolling Stone's not fit to kiss a wart on Nugent's ass!

[@allenkrebs2530]

And a great American patriot

[@banjammy7367]

And survived the era

[@JAP42]

A great American _nutcase_ who's a perfect MAGAt/

[@scottwilliams8334]

I had a 64 Falcon with a 289 and a Hurst 4 speed and a 8 track that tried to give the pipes a run for the money This was one song that did.

[@MarkMiller-i8q]

I drove a '61 Ford Falcon. It always broke down. By June of '68 I was driving a new '68 blue Chevy Nova. A much better car.

[@JoaninFlorida]

LOL Lots of Falcons, Valiants and Dodge Darts too.

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Did the same in The old Ford pinto station wagon

[@JosephDowling-i9b]

My brother is my grandma's bassist.

[@mementovivere9852]

i wasnt alive in the 60s, im gen z but not letting this groovy music die out :)

[@renee8545]

That's great to hear Julia!♥️

[@bruceparker8033]

Good for you. Who the hell is Julia?

[@mementovivere9852]

@@bruceparker8033 im trans so my name used to be Julia. It’s Theo now, I changed it :))

[@robertfitzgerald3118]

One of the greatest moments of recorded history accompanied by a young Ted Nugent's awesome guitar solo.

[@POSTAPRILSIXTH]

That's spot on MAN! Here is where Ted Nugent got started!

[@poweredbyspirit5987]

Solos 🤩 there are three, that I count, plus several rips in the body of the melody 🙌

[@jttcotm318]

🎯

[@qman5948]

I used to take musshhhrrroooms and listen to this song in the early 80s kisw Seattle s best rock Steve slatons electric lunch Psycadelic music from the late 60s and70$ cheers God speed

[@freedomaintfree1030]

The bass work on this song is spectacular.

[@douglasknoll3500]

Yes AND ALL of the musicians on this recording "Laid IT Down"......!!

[@dag681]

I agree, but wow is it down in the mix. No way to pull that out now.

[@jttcotm318]

@@dag681 turn up "bass"

[@jttcotm318]

Electric bass phenom Greg Arama was 16 or 17 when this song was recorded; average age in band was about 18.

[@EllEss331]

@@jttcotm318 He was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident when he was in his late 20's.

[@geovanniinusa5973]

55 years ago today, one of the best songs of all time was released. Still sounds fresh today.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Late 60s was great for music like this, Im 61 yrs olds and still listen to rock n roll loud. This song was released in May 1968, the month I turned 13 yrs old. Loved then and still love it now.✌

[@Klausinator451]

My Gentle Pitt Bull Then you're awesome dude! I love your dog by the way.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Nicklaus Kindelberger we rescued her from the pound when she was 6 weeks old. She's 7 yrs old now. She's a great dog and has never hurt a flea. Pitts get a bad rap.

[@Klausinator451]

My Gentle Pitt Bull Of course she is. She's adorable as well.

[@madjack821]

My Gentle Pitt Bull dude, when I’m your age I’ll be rocking to this loud lol. This was a golden age for music.

[@johnred1]

Right behind you, brother. I am 57 and grew up with much music. Loud and clear is a good thing.

[@harlandcamley3996]

I love the Psychedelic style of this song.

[@pgo301]

A song that has 'homered in the bottom of the 9th' for me for 56 years. That Nuge pickup where the vocals drop off is pure gold.

[@kikiu2619]

The Doors♥️

[@peterblack1639]

The Big 8 CKLW played this song hourly the Summer it was released....straight across Lake Huron straight to cottage land.....

[@ADBLOCKER4YOUTUBE]

also WCFL

[@christopherdunn317]

2:23 HAS GOT TO BE THE HEAVIEST RIFF FROM THAT TIME ALONG WITH THE BASS AND DRUMS KICKING IN AMAZING !

[@TheRydog61]

This is sum sweet music

[@BigAndTall666]

Turn off that fucking caps lock!!!

[@TheRydog61]

@@BigAndTall666 I bet u have a pet rabbit

[@thegreenbird795]

the Sabbath sound before there was a Sabbath

[@yoitschris9563]

The riff was actually stolen from this tune, recorded a couple years earlier: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/joTPpqp5a9WSgJY

[@kobiimac5131]

This song is pretty groovy

[@NapalmX717]

Ash: It's Good to be back. Pablo: How does it feel? Ash. GROOVY.

[@lplays6507]

BEST SERIE. EVER

[@yolamontalvan9502]

FAR OUT MAN!

[@michaelserby7697]

Gotta dig it 🖤

[@robertfitzgerald3118]

Love that fuzz bass

[@harlandcamley3996]

This is a great way to go back to 1968.

[@eugenesaltz8327]

Exactly! What we didn't know back then that it was an incredibly special time in rock 'n roll music.

[@Klattu]

Ash vs The Evil Dead used this in first episode ... I was hooked

[@bob39434]

Still sounds good after fifty years.

[@patriciacollins7111]

First year of college (67 - 68) - this was awesome!

[@p.h.s.4459]

Certainly nothing like the crap that's out on the radio/iTunes/etc. today. Actual, world-class talent. Ted has his own show on RAV (Real America's Voice) and at 75, he still plays better than 90% of the guitarists out there today.

[@gman76utube]

Ya he plays a bit sometimes, pretty cool. Love the hollow body sound.

[@chrisbath3956]

What a talent Ted Nugent was! He was only 19 when this song was released, and he plays the guitar like that!

[@bruceparker8033]

What a talent Ted Nugent IS. Stop throwing dirt on him.

[@curtphillips140]

@@whiteninja9481 Ted is still around and playing these days. He has a website and does a video blog. 08/30/22

[@stevenday9687]

& then after a monster solo career he becomes part of a super group known as The Damn Yankees where his guitar skills are yet once again displayed. Come again has such a killer riff & it sounded perfect live. Best concert I've seen. What else could it be though with 3 frontmen & MC on drums. They opened for Bad Company who I love. They should have just stayed back stage & enjoyed the Damn Yankees. Rock n roll high energy from start to finish as the dragged Ted off stage by his feet as he was playing. They had chemistry not to mention 4 outstanding musician/ entertainers.

[@davidfulford9493]

IS IS IS IS!!!! TED AINT DEAD DUDE!!!! DIG IT!!!😂

[@chrisbath3956]

@@davidfulford9493 I never implied that he was dead!

[@charlesseiderman29]

I don't care what Ted Nugent says, this song is about acid!

[@liquidchalk7080]

Hail to the king baby!

[@johngraves7828]

RIP John Drake. Died yesterday at the age of 74.

[@OldMusicGuy]

Good ol days! Music rocked back then!

[@kimkelly657]

The.Nuge really shines on this. I don't agree with Ted on everything, but the man is definitely the stuff on guitar!

[@dmithsmith5880]

Disagree....?... What more could anyone ask for.. he is a killer guitar player and is a America freedom loving patriot that loves guns and grilling large pieces of game 👍.. it doesn't get any better then that !!

[@lukess.s]

@@dmithsmith5880 how embarrassing

[@dmithsmith5880]

@@lukess.s What is ?

[@bradschuh4618]

I’d love to see the Nuge go against Peter Frampton

[@gagaface26]

@@lukess.s I'm with you and OP, Luke. Nuge is an amazing picker, but his ideology is flawed to say the least.

[@renee8545]

Steve Farmer- Rythm Guitar- sadly passed April 7,2020💔 Grew up next to him, as neighbors in Redford, great memories..R.I.P. Steve 🙏

[@KathleenEReed]

I can remember picking up the winter AM radio waves in my bedroom in central Pennsylvania when this song played for the first time over CKLW ("The Motor City"). Greg Arama's bass riff was hypnotizing - and then those searing notes from Ted Nugent's guitar. I stayed up every night for months waiting for it to air. Still get chills from it.

[@tdvcleve]

Thanks for reminding me of CKLW! Remember hearing it here in Cleveland

[@airbrushken5339]

CKLW was a Canadian Radio Station in Windsor, Ontario ...I'm from Pontiac, Michigan ... they were the best station!@@tdvcleve

[@michaelwood875]

1968...best year ever....period!

[@jimdayton8837]

Awesome song! 1968 was really a transitional year for rock music!

[@kittyglitter5376]

I’ll be 64 in a few days, and a good tune comes on in the car, and I still “crank it up!” I have freeway volume (very loud), and street volume (loud!)

[@davebasil5608]

kittyglitter Right there with you...

[@buffalomusic57]

I am 63 going on 16.

[@Michael-jw6et]

I was born way after the 60s, and even I know that older music is way better than todays music. Us Millennials, who like good music, have to listen to older music. There sure isn't any new good stuff that means anything. I was talking to my friends last weekend, and I brought that when you listen to 60s,70s,80s music, you can feel that generation. The music carries the generation, and what the mind set was, and what people were feeling and thinking. I asked what music spoke OUR generation. 50 years from now, what music are people going to listen to and feel my generation? NOTHING. Because none of the music has any meaning.

[@kittyglitter5376]

@@Michael-jw6et I love when younger people discover the wonderful music of the 60’s; that music is still good today, and you’re right; it’s the sound of a generation. I appreciate your insightful comments. Rock on!

[@TheRobloxianTacoLord]

keep rockin

[@cliffnelson1174]

One of the best rock guitar leads ever...

[@donvivelo7315]

This song still gives me the greatest feeling one of the best songs of all time

[@charlesking5328]

I remember that Ted Nugent was a member of that band. Anyone know if that's him on lead in this song ?

[@ΚωνσταντινοςΛιτος]

I am 14 and I love psychedelic rock

[@bruceparker8033]

Straighten up and fly right!

[@ADBLOCKER4YOUTUBE]

@@bruceparker8033 take a pill

[@psychedelicsoul3260]

Groovy

[@donfurcio4080]

Listen to that bass!

[@Tarantulisimo]

Steve Farmer - rhythm guitar, vocals John (J.B.) Drake - vocals Ted Nugent - lead guitar Greg Arama - bass Dave Palmer - drums Andy Solomon - organ, piano, vocals

[@danielmunguia7486]

Rock..on

[@Braglemaster123]

Cool 😎

[@sheilamayren9672]

Great 😘 Luv it

[@indyguy1000]

Thanks paisan

[@rickporupsky8838]

I REMEMBER WHEN TED CAME OUT WITH CAT SCRATCH FEVER I HAD FRIENDS WHO WERE LIKE WOW WHERE HÁS HE BEEN AND I WAS LIKE THE AMBOY DUKES DUMB ASS

[@CookieCaspari]

I was a young teen when these songs were on the air. Listening to them now so brings me back . Wow it's mind blowing.

[@levijones9854]

It's been 1 hell of a ride life in the fast lane pedal 2 the metal faster faster yippee !!!!!

[@phyllisortiz3807]

Also wore this song out but not on the jukebox.....Phyllis Ortiz

[@estherrodriguezsanchezdete6105]

I was only 17 ! Great 👍

[@stephengodwill3793]

Yeah I understand how it feels!! Hope you’re doing just fine?

[@maddog57ful]

I was 10 when this song came out but I listened for this every time I had my radio on. Only one AM Station would carry these types of songs.

[@patrickmccann9694]

That was my favorite acid song from 68 to 71

[@TheLoghouseTeacher]

Summer of 1968 was the best of my childhood. ROCK AND ROLLLLL!!!!!

[@Jgeneraledger23]

Hi Denise, we don't know each other, but couldn't help but notice your last name. I once owned a car that was previously owned by a gentleman named Pfaff. Very rare last name! Now, let's get back to the music :)

[@braddysfunshow4272]

John L Wow, John!!! Crazy!! I once owned a car that was owned by someone who knew my neighbors Sister-in-Law’s Brother’s Girlfriend’s Uncle Billy Bob! Small world huh?

[@douglasknoll3500]

WOW and WOWSER ! 1968 sandwiched in between 1967's "Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" and"Magical Mystery Tour" and "On her Majesty's Satanic Request" all in 1967 Ruled IN Prog-art ROCK..! Followed by '69 WOODSTOCK....HARD ROCK "the WHO" and "Ten Years After" WOW..!!

[@MrmelodyUs]

#Breakthrough #MUSIC! Not like today's #RAPCRAP and #POPOOP..

[@dg5175]

I'm envious of anyone who got to live through this time. Such an epic era for music. 🙌🎶

[@bruceparker8033]

I was there. Watched Amboy Dukes in 70. It was great. Hard to explain the times. Was good.

[@ctafrance]

Yes it was an amazing time. So many things were being done for the first time. The first time. I don't know how to explain the feeling of freedom, the rush that anything was possible. It was overwhelming. It felt like an entire old word was being broken up, and a new one rushing in. There has been nothing like it since then. Not even close.

[@lornahuddleston1453]

Yeah, you missed out. We were there. We were part of something incredible. Music today is so feeble in comparison.

[@dg5175]

@lornahuddleston1453 I grew up in the 90s. I feel biased about my time. I enjoyed the music then. Not so much today though.

[@jackfullerton5762]

Yes, Journey to the center of the mind.... Which means learning and schooling and not drugging and tripping.

[@spaceclown7650]

Why not both?

[@dereklarson1403]

Love this song. Great galloping beat.

[@gregtroupe623]

I love 60's music it actually makes me feel good

[@matthewwitkowski5919]

One of the greatest rock songs to come out of the 60's.

[@avdreader1]

I'd put this very near the top in terms of this being one of best songs from the 1960s. From beginning to end, this song rocks!!!

[@ronskancke1489]

I saw him in sioux city Iowa around 1970 when he was still with Amboy dukes. There were about 150 people there and I stood front and center in front of 34 ampeg speakers on a full purple Microdot. It most certainly blew my mind!!!

[@TerriblePerfection]

Being born in 1956 brought me here.

[@wslvingtsun6768]

Dad was born same year he's gone now I miss him bad,but I only listen to classic rock n roll, and the stones are my favorite lol

[@sherryhewins4396]

I was binge re-watching Six Feet Under. Nathaniel Senior, the dead dad was dancing to this song. I vaguely remembered it, but I just had to look it up and see what it was.

[@chellymarie03]

That's what got me here too!

[@carolinaneves8729]

@@chellymarie03 Same!

[@stephengodwill3793]

Hello sherry

[@joseizquierdo566]

Ted's original heavy buzz lead guitar and his terrific accompanying riffs ironically complement the beautiful echoing vocal harmonies in this classic psychedelic hippy tune which can journey into anybody's far-out mind...✌

[@thomasgarman4295]

He still has that same guitar and plays it

[@davidkellogg1011]

Had to go to Spencer's at the mall to get my blacklight posters and crank this up.....!!! Groovy

[@0TheTenthDoctor0]

Ash Vs Evil Dead fans 2:23 You’re welcome!

[@thegroovyzone1187]

Absolute legend

[@scampoli25]

Hey grannie

[@mikereiss4216]

I don't understand the reference but for me that's that one of the first metal riffs.

[@rebeljack1860]

Back in 1968 ...... I was 14 ...... Heard about this band that was coming to the neighborhood in Queens at the time to our church and all the kids my age were gonna be there ..... It was the Amboy Dukes ...... little did I know that as I got close to the stage that I was looking at a Young Ted Nugent. and they played ..... journey to the center of your mind. All I got to say is that I was glad to have seen it .

[@spank2424]

Me my brothers use to stand around the radio and wait for this song to come on wow memories!!!!

[@Dani92670]

Great share!!

[@dave327ful]

This song doesn't necessarily endorse drugs! You can reach into your own consciousness and know thyself!

[@alexgasiewski4970]

True ,

[@spacetrucker8985]

Still got this Classic old vinyl album!

[@hotdogwater7037]

Do you have music in your solar system?

[@jamesdinnan4726]

@@hotdogwater7037 he rocked around the Milky Way and danced around the borealis, he was space truckin every day.

[@hotdogwater7037]

@@jamesdinnan4726 im glad somebody got that!

[@rickhibdon11]

me too. I'm 68

[@douglasknoll3500]

.......yeah yeah Space Truckin'...!!.

[@sooner9971]

My 169th favorite band of all time

[@rainstormzee554]

@ Sooner 99 what a coincidence, you are my 169th favorite poster of all time....

[@joeylo3543]

Every time I hear this song I still get chills. Advanced for its time no doubt!

[@acw2237]

This effing jamz

[@SusanBishop555]

I still have this 45. I blasted it out and wore it out. I could actually play a lot of the guitar of this one. I saw them do this in concert in Michigan. What a wonderful time. :D

[@misspeplo3387]

ROCKIN TONIGHT THE BASS ON THIS ANYONE ELSE ? 👩🏼

[@fernandofigueroa2408]

The Motor City Madman,Uncle Ted on guitar.You can't go wrong!!!

[@joshs4594]

Wow, there's a good memory. 🎶

[@RicksPoems]

Journey to the center of the mind. That's a sixties phrase if I ever heard one. Take me back to flowers in their hair and love everywhere.

[@JohnSmith-kz8yo]

LSD

[@stevenjandrists4190]

He did a good job

[@mrwest15]

Steve Farmer was a substitute teacher of mine back during my school days, it wasn't until like, two years after I graduated that I was aware that he was part of this band and WROTE this song. Looking back, it kind of all makes sense because I'm pretty sure he was still on some left over drugs from the 60s when he was subbing.

[@ForeverYoungKickboxer]

awesome

[@idonnyC]

Great story!

[@TheRydog61]

I bet u have a pet rabbit

[@jttcotm318]

Was he a math teacher?

[@mrwest15]

@@jttcotm318 No, he was just a substitute teacher. He mostly just sat at the desk and babysat classrooms.

[@LesCritiquesduMaSQuE]

Groovy.

[@knight_guerra]

I luv that catch fraise

[@jamesloring7186]

Gear

[@pauleywallnutz9429]

@@knight_guerra fraise=strawberry

[@jonnierotten7]

Far out~~

[@johngolofit1208]

You feel and remember the Summer of 1968 when you listen to this song and if you lived back then. I was 12 then but got hooked on this song quick. Memories...

[@johnschiffer3756]

This never seems to loose a little "fantasy is fact" - hence dancing to it forever. Hurray Farmer

[@careyhersey5495]

Saw The Amboy Dukes along with King Crimson at the Palm Beach County Speedyway in 1971. What a great concert!

[@stephengodwill3793]

Yeah a nice concert, how’s it going Carey?

[@gman76utube]

Saw Ted at Cobo for his stranglehold tour. Motor city mad house

[@Bob-yl9pm]

Ok, I'm a father of both sons, and daughters!...there is nothing more important than love and affection!

[@brianduncan2793]

I'm 68 and listened to the greatest era of music ever and i have taken several journeys to the center and all parts of my mind

[@timgross8952]

My brother was a freshman and TEDDY was a senior in 67 in Chicago. Saint Vidors . My brother talks of at the school they had groups play battle of the bands in the gym

[@janetracer]

RIP Steve Farmer

[@renee8545]

Will miss you Steve Farmer.. R.I.P. 🙏 He was the best neighbor, use to let us watch his band practice in his basement, when we were kids, great memories♥️

[@raymondszybowicz7597]

I am 79 years old and I love 50s 60s 70s and some 80s music one of my favorites.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

You have great taste in music. I'm 67 yrs old I love late 60s, all the 70s and like you some 80s music. Stay safe and greetings from Charleston West Virginia USA

[@kittyglitter5376]

Never knew the name of this song until today; gives me a Moody Blues vibe.

[@Cuntstantine]

Better. Much better

[@jg6698]

Huh?

[@darrenharris9576]

Never knew till today that this was Nugent plus.. I owned this album as a kid in 75. Only looked it up because Stephen King mentioned the word in the preamble to Salems Lot which I am just now reading.

[@chriscampbell9191]

The lead solo on this psychedelic sounding track was so out there back then. The tone, the feedback, the notes... Never did drugs myself, but it was almost like a trip hearing this when I was a little kid. :-)

[@suesuede1314]

I love Ted Nugent!!!

[@billfountain856]

This song was sooo ahead of its time - one of the greatest songs EVER !! 🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@jrockofages5413]

I was drawn here like a magnet. Born in '55 but still geared like I'm 35! Hand-feeding this stuff to my grandsons!

[@SusanBishop555]

Doing the same with my Grandson. And my Son can play drums and is excellent too. :D

[@SusanBishop555]

I also was born in '55! Great year. :D

[@Skycop51]

I really liked this when I was young, later saw ted in Denver, I left!

[@randyandtheretreads3144]

One of my very favorite songs, after all these years it still SOARS.

[@davidsampson489]

Love those Dukes! They had a cool car too! "The General Lee!"

[@michaelbruns449]

A sonic psychedelic revelation of early heavy metal music...

[@petermastronardi6641]

USMC Veteran I to was born in May of 55 love this song to, thanks for your service.

[@TralfazConstruction]

I used to play this song at work on Fridays on a Bose Acoustic Wave Radio. I would save 10% of the volume for the guitar bridge/break at 2:00 and crank it all of the way up for 37 seconds or so. Pure magic.

[@Midlosoup]

I do the same with my 901's

[@michaelairton3723]

How happy life could be if all of mankind Would take the time to journey to the center of the mind. Ain't that the truth.

[@kvin51]

Hail to the king baby.

[@tiortedrootsky]

Six feet under was so good!

[@nuffzed2001]

Nate - I hardly knew you at all, since when did you listen to the Classics IV? Dead Dad - I wasnt really that interesting

[@lesphelps3741]

I came here all by myself.

[@MickeyD2012]

Me too. Well, my dad may have played a part.

[@10000Times]

Classic!

[@arthurevans5608]

LoL

[@jamesdinnan4726]

So did Eric Carmen

[@leejamestheliar2085]

Well, what have you learned dorothy? Haha hehehe....

[@mikesessions4289]

Hes a mad bad man