The guitarist and singer Ted Nugent is certainly one of the most influential musicians of his generation and he was part of the new Cactus tribute album “Temple of Blues: Influences & Friends”. In an interview with Indiepower TV (Transcribed by Ultimate Guitar) to promote the new record the musician praised the band and revealed which is the best guitarist in the world, in his opinion.
The best guitarist in the world according to Ted Nugent
“(…) I think obviously, if you and I are here to talk about Carmine Appice and the incredible Cactus music, Jim McCarty, my dear friend and my musical hero, the greatest guitar player in the world… Somebody write that down! And Rusty Day, the singer of The Amboy Dukes (who also sang for Cactus). So, the excitement level was just immeasurable,” Ted Nugent said.
McCarty appears on the new Cactus album which has many special guests. Some of them are Joe Bonamassa, Billy Sheehan, Bob Daisley, Dee Snider, Warren Haynes, Steve Stevens, Rudy Sarzo, Doug Aldrich and more.
Born in Detroit, Michigan back in 1945, the guitarist Jim McCarty was a member of Cactus for a few short periods over the decades but was the one who played on their three first classic albums released in the early 70s and on the 2006 record “Cactus V”.
Besides being a member of Cactus, McCarty also played with Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels, Buddy Miles Express, The Rockets and The Detroit Blues Band.
“Temple of Blues: Influences & Friends” tracklist
- Parchman Farm feat. Joe Bonamassa & Billy Sheehan
- Bro. Bill feat. Randy Jackson, Randy Pratt & Bob Daisley
- Guiltless Glider feat. Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal & Phil Soussan
- Evil feat. Dee Snider & Dug Pinnick
- One Way…Or Another feat. Dug Pinnick & Ted Nugent
- Alaska feat. Johnny A. & Tony Franklin
- No Need To Worry feat. Warren Haynes & Jorgen Carlsson
- Oleo feat. Steve Stevens & Billy Sheehan
- Big Mama Boogie feat. Pat Travers & James Caputo
- You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover|
- Rock N’ Roll Children feat. Britt Lightning, Vernon Reid & Rudy Sarzo
- Let Me Swim feat. Doug Aldrich & Marco Mendoza
- Restrictions feat. Ty Tabor & Phil Soussan
- Long Tall Sally feat. Mark Stein & Fernando Perdomo
Bonus Track
15. Guiltless Glider feat. Tim “Ripper” Owens