Kid Rock Brief Biography

Robert James "Bob" Ritchie (born January 17, 1971), known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American musician, rapper, and singer-songwriter. He is popularly known for his first commercial success, the 1998 studio album Devil Without a Cause, which sold 13 million albums worldwide. He is a five time Grammy Award nominee and has sold 23 million albums in the U.S. and 27 million worldwide.

Born in Romeo, Michigan, Rock was a rapper and hip hop performer releasing 3 albums between 1990 and 1997, including a reissue and an EP. After signing a recording contract with Atlantic Records in 1998, he gained commercial success in the rap-rock genre. After Devil's success in 2000, he released The History of Rock, a compilation of remixed and remastered versions of songs from previous albums as well as the hit single, "American Bad Ass".

Kid Rock News

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