For the 2003 self-titled album, see Kid Rock (album).
Kid Rock
Kid Rock performing in 2013
Background information
Birth name
Robert James Ritchie
Also known as
Bobby Shazam
Born
(1971-01-17) January 17, 1971 (age 53) Romeo, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Rock
country
hip hop
heavy metal
Occupations
Singer
songwriter
rapper
Instruments
Vocals
guitar
Years active
1988–present
Labels
Top Dog
Broken Bow
Warner Bros.
Lava
Atlantic
Jive
Spouse
Pamela Anderson
(m. 2006; div. 2007)
Children
1
Relatives
Jill Ritchie (sister)
Website
kidrock.com
Musical artist
Robert James Ritchie (born January 17, 1971), known professionally as Kid Rock, is an American musician, singer, rapper, and songwriter. After having established himself in the Detroit hip hop scene, he broke through into mainstream success with a rap rock sound before shifting his performance style to country rock. A self-taught musician, he has said that he can play every instrument in his backing band and has overseen production on all but two of his albums.
Kid Rock started his music career as a rapper and DJ, releasing his debut album Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast (1990) on Jive Records. His subsequent independent releases The Polyfuze Method (1993) and Early Mornin' Stoned Pimp (1996) saw him developing a more distinctive style, which was fully realized on his breakthrough album Devil Without a Cause (1998), which sold 14 million copies. This album and its follow-up, Cocky (2001), were noted for blending elements of hip hop, country and rock.
His most successful single from that time period, "Cowboy" (1999), is considered a pioneering song in the country rap genre. His best-selling singles overall are "Picture" (2002) and "All Summer Long" (2008). Starting with his 2007 album Rock n Roll Jesus, his musical output has tended to be in the country rock style. Politically, Ritchie is a vocal supporter of the U.S. Republican Party and holds conservative views on fiscal issues and foreign policy, while considering himself more moderate on social issues.[1]
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