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Growing up in the small rural town of Romeo, north of Detroit, US, Ritchie found a love for hip hop, finding the music and lifestyle to provide an escape from the banality of small town life, creating his own rap music as well as breakdancing. Influenced by Beastie Boys' fusion of rap and rock, Ritchie developed his own style under the name of Kid Rock, eventually gaining a record contract with Jive Records in 1990, after impressing through a support slot performance for Boogie Down Productions. His debut album, "Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast" arrived shortly after, which was heavily indebted to Beastie Boys "License to Ill," achieving notoriety through the profanity-heavy single, "Yodelin' in the Valley." Kid Rock toured with Too Short and Ice Cube following the album's release, although Jive Records dropped him from their roster shortly after.
A move to Brooklyn, US, helped to reignite his career, signing to Continuum for 1993's "The Polyfuze Method," which moved towards a harder rock sound. The release received mixed reviews yet gave Ritchie the encouragement to continue making music. Another album, "Early Mornin' Stoned Pimp," arrived in 1996, with Kid Rock forming a band shortly after, having returned to Detroit, US. The band featured Joseph Calleja (vocals), Kenny Olson (guitar), Jason Krause (guitar), Jimmy Bones (keyboards), Stefanie Eulinberg (drums), Uncle Kracker (DJ/Turntablist) and Misty Love and Shirley Hayden (backing vocals).
With the rise in popularity of Nu-Metal, Kid Rock received interest from Atlantic Records, who decided to sign the artist for his 1998 release, "Devil Without a Cause." Extensive airplay on MTV helped bolster Kid Rock's popularity, becoming a superstar with a Top Five, Multi-Platinum selling album. Ritchie also became famous for his much publicized relationship with Pamela Anderson, receiving significant interest from the tabloid press.
Kid Rock returned in 2001 with "Cocky," featuring the hit single, "Forever." Rock gained a number one album with "Rock N Roll Jesus" in 2007, selling 172,000 copies in its first week. The hit single, "All Summer Long" became a massive success, a mashup of Lynyrd Skynyrd's classic, "Sweet Home Alabama." 2010's "Born Free" also charted well at number five, an album that featured a number of artists, including Bob Seger, Trace Adkins, Zac Brown, Sheryl Crow and T.I. Kid Rock continued to tour relentlessly, not returning to the studio until 2012, for "Rebel Soul."
Live-Bewertungen
Robert James Ritchie, better known by his stage name of Kid Rock has amassed huge commercial success during his rap-rock career, having sold over 25 million albums globally. His energetic, genre hopping live show has also accumulated a similarly lofty reputation and Ritchie shows no sign of slowing down his touring schedule.
A bombastic live performer, the stage lights go down and the bass kicks in to 'Rock N Roll Jesus' as Kid Rock steps out to his loyal followers and demands deafening cheers before he begins this fan favourite. With his guitar in hand and slick backing band, he quickly runs through hits such as 'American Bad Ass' and 'Lowlife (Living the Highlife)'. Arrogance is clearly at the heart of both Ritchie's music and stage persona, yet he performs with such a level of self-assuredness that the audience cannot help but to play to his egotistical demeanour. It is a fun experience altogether as Robert jeers at the audience to scream louder.
They need no encouragement during biggest international hit 'All Summer Long'. A blistering live version of 'This Little Light of Mine ' wraps up an intense show by this modern-day rap/rock icon.
sean-ward
Are you kidding me! He was absolutely phonominal as usual. I have now seen him 16 times. His audience ranges from 9 yr. Olds, to 90 yr. Olds. And I guarantee not one person will walk out from one of his shows disappointed! Even if you don't like his music, (which would be hard not to, since he plays such a wide variety) he is a great entertainer. He has a passion for what he does, he loves his country, and he loves his fans, and it shows! Bob is a good man, a hard worker, and has so much talent. It will be extremely hard finding anybody that can fill his shoes. I thank God for Kid Rock! And thank him for making music that is good for my soul. But don't take my word for it, go to a show and see for yourself, you might be surprised!
amberloveskido1999
I saw Kid for the first time at the Fargodome while touring with Bob Seger…fucking killer show…was super hyped that he was going to be in Minot at the North Dakota state fair with Night Ranger, who kicked ass. Unfortunately, due to “high winds” (which is still bullshit to this very day), KR did not perform. I really hope he plans to come back and do a make up show in the very near future. It’s unfortunate that there had to be a handful of idiots that decided to be stupid, start throwing shit at the stage, law enforcement, security, and getting on stage with plans to do damage to whatever they could get their hands on, which fortunately did not happen.
patrick.dyrud6274
I LOVE Kid Rock! I have seen him several times, and it never gets old. The energy from a KR show is crazy. The crowd is on their feet the entire show. He really knows how to work a crowd, energize the arena. He performs new music as well as his old school. His band, The Twisted Brown Trucker Band is amazing! They always put on a great show. It doesn't matter if it is a smaller venue, like the Ryman in Nashville, or an outdoor venue like the Beale street music festival. Kid Rock kills it at every event! I can't wait to see him again in August & October! Always a great show! True performer!
kidrocklover
Second time for me,WOW ROCKED THE (F) out of Omaha once again.Crowed was great both young and old and all in between, were enjoying every minute.Kid Rock was flawless,Band is badass to.Been to a lot of concerts in my time and Kid Rock definetly is a must see concert for everyone who loves music! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HIM AGAIN. KID ROCK IS AN AMERICAN BADASS!!!!
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ENJOY! Dale Bazar
dale-bazar
I've been a HUGE Kid Rock "fan" since before he hit it big. However, I've never been able to see him/them in concert until they came to Xfinity Ctr, Mansfield, Ma! It changed my life lol BEST SHOW I'VE EVER SEEN! I've seen a lot of bands in my life but Kid Rock & Twisted Brown Trucker Band gave a flawless performance!I brought my 16 yro daughter & her best friend who are now die hard fans too! THANK YOU KID ROCK!!!!
christinelove69
Awesome show he put in a solid 2 hours of a good,old fashioned rock show. Great talent backing him up. 1000 thousand were excellent. My issue was venue is worst I have been to. We had tickets and it was a 2 hr wait to get in and another thirty minute line for merch. My wife and I bought nothing to drink since the lines for that was another 1hr and if you had to go pee it was a fifteen minute line.
cive-lucas
My first time finally getting to see Kid Rock last September 2nd in Raleigh NC. I can't even begin to describe what an awesome show he puts on. I have wanted to see him the last 3 times he was around. So I wasn't sure if he could live up to the hype I had built up for him. He delivered and then some. I will be at the next one near or not so near me. Love this guy.
cathy-brown-6
Second time for me,WOW ROCKED THE (F) out of Omaha once again.Crowed was great both young and old and all in between, were enjoying every minute.Kid Rock was flawless,Band is badass to.Been to a lot of concerts in my time and Kid Rock definetly is a must see concert for everyone who loves music! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HIM AGAIN. KID ROCK IS AN AMERICAN BADASS!!!!
dale-bazar
I wish I could tell you about last nite’s concert at Mohegan Sun but it was cancelled at 1pm - less than 7hrs before the show. I’d love to know the real reason the show was cancelled because who knows which rumor to believe. So so so disappointed and sad as we had second row seats and the VIP preparty. Thanks for the heart ache Kid Rock.
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