Kid Rock Channels His Roots On ‘Born Free’

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    Kid Rock Channels His Roots On ‘Born Free’
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    July 08, 2011

    Kid Rock is the modern Bob Seger.

    If you find that sur-prising, recall that Rock — who plays the Comcast Center on Saturday — rose to fame rapping, “I ain’t straight outta Compton/I’m straight out the trailer.” Basically he was letting us know his style might be L.A. street, but his heart remains in the heartland.

    The guy born Bob Ritchie tipped his hand on the 2007 smash “All Summer Long” — a jumble of wannabe-Seger lyrics over the top of a mashup of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” and Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves of London.” But his dalliance in old time rock ’n’ roll bloomed into a full-on obsession on his 2010 album, “Born Free.”

    “Before making this album, (producer Rick) Rubin said to me, ‘You know those rock records that we love? We’re going to make one of those,’ ” Rock explained from his Michigan home. “He told me, ‘We’re going to get great players, great songs, no computers, and just do it.

    Read the entire article @ BostonHerald.com.

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on Fri, 07/08/2011 - 9:07am

Kid Rock is the modern Bob Seger.

If you find that sur-prising, recall that Rock — who plays the Comcast Center on Saturday — rose to fame rapping, “I ain’t straight outta Compton/I’m straight out the trailer.” Basically he was letting us know his style might be L.A. street, but his heart remains in the heartland.

The guy born Bob Ritchie tipped his hand on the 2007 smash “All Summer Long” — a jumble of wannabe-Seger lyrics over the top of a mashup of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” and Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves of London.” But his dalliance in old time rock ’n’ roll bloomed into a full-on obsession on his 2010 album, “Born Free.”

“Before making this album, (producer Rick) Rubin said to me, ‘You know those rock records that we love? We’re going to make one of those,’ ” Rock explained from his Michigan home. “He told me, ‘We’re going to get great players, great songs, no computers, and just do it.

Read the entire article @ BostonHerald.com.

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Sandra in the Sun's picture

Sun, 07/10/2011 - 5:26pm — Sandra in the Sun
Hi Michelle, I think I saw you last night in section 2! You were wearing black dress and dancing! Congrats that you got such a nice surprise with upgraded seats! Did you get them by texting to the address on the concert screen? Cool.
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Sun, 07/10/2011 - 4:50pm — TammyT.
IT was awsome last night,Thank you!My wish came true,I was able to see him perform and sherly crow was awsome also,brought back some memory's with the songs she sang!!Thank you again.Hope next time I am in VIP seats,Actually I will be in VIP seats!!!The only thing that was a down fall was $9.50 a bottle of beer !It was a great show!!!!
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Sun, 07/10/2011 - 2:04pm — Michelle B
Kid Rock was amazing last night, along with Sheryl Crow. He is the best performer that I have seen by far! He has so much fun on that stage, and everyone who watches cannot help but have just as much fun along with him! My absolute favorite music artist, and I only wish that I could see him in concert a million more times, or one day even meet him! Amazing job last night Kid Rock, this is one number one fan that you will never lose! Being fucking forty only makes you even better! I would also like to thank you for my upgraded seats, from the lawn to Section 2! Compliments of Kid Rock, I love you even more! Michelle, Carver MA
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Sun, 07/10/2011 - 11:08am — kaymayrn
The show was amazing last night at Comcast!!!!! As always......music, stage, production...everything was perfect...I only wish Rock had his shirt off more :)))
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Sun, 07/10/2011 - 10:11am — Amy what ya wanna do
Great music.............may Kid Rock find peace and soulful times in everything that he accomplishes. He is such a hardworking man!!!
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Sun, 07/10/2011 - 9:20am — king63
great show at the comcast center last night
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Sun, 07/10/2011 - 3:49am — amy pardue
okmi agree on this well way to descibe him cauce it is difacult ton do cauce he does flavore itbup but very well said to who ever post this fn stuff i do LOVE THAT ONE HIT NAIL CLEAN WIDE ON THE HEAD HELL YEA BUT HE DID SESONE IT BWITH HIS OWN SHACKER MIXED THEM ALL TOGETHER MAN HE ONE HOT MESS HE VERY AWSUME WHAT HE PUTS TOGETHER IT BREALLY ROCKS SHALL I SAY OR DOES THE KID JUST SAYINGNLOVE HIM HE THE VERY BEST IN MY BOOK BIN FOLLOWING HIM A LONG FN TIME LOIVE SOME OTHERS BUT NOT EVER AS HE IS COOL HE THE FNJ KING MAN A7X GREAT COOL BUT KID IS STYLL THE SHOW AND ALWAYS WILL BE HE GOT A MAGICE NO ONE CAN COPY IT A TRUE GIFT AND I NO MY BANDS 4 REAL NO CRAP LOVE THE KID I NEVER CALL HIM BOB THATS 4 HIS FANILEY I AM A FAN SO KID JUST RIGHT THE FN MUSIC GREAT WE WILL LOVE IT I AM SURE AND WE WILL ROCK IT AT A KID ROCK CONCERT YOUR LITLE BUD AMY JUST DO IT MAN YOU THE BEST HELL YEA WHOOP WHOOP
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Sat, 07/09/2011 - 4:35pm — D4evr
“Rock radio went to this new metal stuff or country and there wasn’t a place for blues-based rock to go. It’s frustrating, but I’ll keep at it.” You are embraced across all genres, applauded throughout the world, sought after by the masses, appreciated by millions, while hob-knobbing with 'princes & paupers' alike. The pigeon holes you mentioned work for many .... but you are ... the one and only........................ Bobby Ritchie / KID ROCK ! .... who pretty much, does it ALL.
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Sat, 07/09/2011 - 3:09pm — Nixx Bieber
:-)
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Sat, 07/09/2011 - 2:11pm — Scott_89
Just landed in Boston. Flew out from Iowa for my 40th birthday party. Nothing better than spending it at a Kid Rock show!
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Sat, 07/09/2011 - 11:18am — Shanna_12
WEBCREW Can we do something about all this fu**ing spam on this site nobody wants your fu**ing knockoffs.
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Sat, 07/09/2011 - 11:15am — theroux
In a few hours on my way to the Comcast Center for my first Kid Rock Concert--psyched!
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Sat, 07/09/2011 - 8:33am — SherZ
True True
gia's picture

Sat, 07/09/2011 - 1:25am — gia
hell ya
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Fri, 07/08/2011 - 6:59pm — rbiggs66
i can't get a ffn ticket damn
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Fri, 07/08/2011 - 3:07pm — rockinsuzygirl
Can't wait to see The show tomorrow night. Kid Rock is my favorite summer concert, and we love watching him at the Comcast Center...
amy pardue's picture

Fri, 07/08/2011 - 2:47pm — amy pardue
wow BOB S IS AWSUME AND KID IS THE BEST EVER
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Fri, 07/08/2011 - 12:54pm — Diana_11
When I was a teen growing up in SE Michigan, Bob Seger was "my man". Loved his music (still do). Then came John Cougar Mellencamp. Again with the hometown, midwest, respect your roots theme. Then CAME KID ROCK............He is a talent beyond measure. I have changed with the times; along with him and his music. Will never say that I have "grown up"; you have to have FUN after all!! Whatever Bob does; he does well and I will always follow the man and the music! COME ON COMERICA PARK!!
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Fri, 07/08/2011 - 11:33am — PKL
now I would like a story song..not a personal one...just a general story song where EVERYBODY has been. Loss. what ya observed. there aren't enough TOM T HALLS out there anymore that just tell a story. if ya dig down deep Im sure a michigan family will pour thier heart out and you could write a story song on it.
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Fri, 07/08/2011 - 10:53am — Johnny Gasket
Revisit the Polyfuse! Those tracks have the roots.
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Fri, 07/08/2011 - 10:35am — kidrocket99
I will always respect his rapping ability and his balls to say what ever the fuck he wants to and not get sued....He really did abuse or take advantage of our Freedom Of Speech law now didn't he and made money doing it, that's what I love about him he broke the chains. I will love him as a rapper forever and his rhymes will floor ya! He cracks me up everytime and lifts up my spirits...As a matter of fact I laugh more now than ever when I hear them. I've learned in life not to beat yourself up over things too much, if it comes natural then it will turn out to be better whatever we're doing, in other words it shows. Kid is a natural musician and just because he doesn't have a top 40 hit who cares. I'd rather not if I was in the buisness because it just seems like you'd be too much a part of the norm, something I never wanted to be in life...to be different is much better and he's packing them in and has many many fans so who cares. I'm with his sister when it comes to The J.Giles Band they were so cool in the 80's....everything was so cool in the 80's....Long live the 80's!!!
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Fri, 07/08/2011 - 10:25am — danbobsolady
Your music is like a favorite pair of jeans. Put it on and it makes your day , better,a jive in your step,and the attitude of a badass. Thanks for the great fit!
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Fri, 07/08/2011 - 10:15am — Johnny Gasket
Belle Isle, Belle Isle... Here in Detroit. that was a great drop from Polyfuse. Remember your billboard for Cocky on Telegraph. Bring those roots back and put Detroit City back on the map. Man, I just need a check so I can cash it, so I can spend it with the hoes on Gratiot. I'm proud of you Bobby. I ALWAYS believed in you. I remember buying Fire It Up from Ultrasounds on Vandyke the day after you stopped in. Thanks for the great memories that keep comming : )
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Fri, 07/08/2011 - 9:31am — 1bbshirlee
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
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Fri, 07/08/2011 - 9:30am — Beverly Ann Williams
Can't wait to see who the players are. This will be a hit.
Star_4's picture

Fri, 07/08/2011 - 9:20am — Star_4
Raw Music - Raw Instrumentals are "always" and have been Top notch "real" Music !!! Thanks for makeing it Happen Rick and Bob!!!