Kid Rock is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and actor.
He is a five-time Grammy Award nominee and has sold 25 million albums in the U.S. according to Nielsen SoundScan.
He was Soundscan's number one selling male solo musician of the 2000s, selling 17.6 million albums; he was 17th overall for the decade.
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Birth Name: Robert James Ritchie
Name Origin:
He chose his stage name while performing at basement parties in high school, where patrons dubbed him "Kid Rock" after they had enjoyed watching "that white kid rock."
Born: January 17, 1971 (age 53)
From: Detroit, Michigan
Spouse(s): Pamela Anderson (m. 2006-2007)
Brother:
Jill Ritchie
Son:
Robert James Ritchie Jr. (born on June 14th, 1993; mother: Kelly South)
Genre(s):
Rock,
country,
hip-hop
Instrument(s):
Vocals,
guitar,
bass,
banjo,
keyboards,
turntables,
drums,
percussion,
talkbox
Occupation(s):
Musician,
songwriter,
rapper,
multi-instrumentalist,
actor
Active From: 1990-present
Associated Acts:
Bon Jovi,
D-Nice,
Hank Williams Jr.,
Joe C.,
Lynyrd Skynyrd,
Sheryl Crow,
Too $hort,
Uncle Kracker,
Yelawolf
Awards:
1999
Nominated for 2 MTV Video Music Awards for Best New Artist and Best Rock Video ("Bawitdaba").
Quotes:
"If it looks good, you'll see it. If it sounds good, you'll hear it. If its marketed right, you'll buy it.
But...If its real...you'll feel it."
"I get Canadian porno - that's the extent of satellite service and Internet in my house."