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    July 17, 2011

    Here is an excerpt of an interview Kid Rock recently did with 'Omaha World-Herald.'

    Q. You've been known for having big productions with dancers and pyrotechnics. What do you have in store for Omaha?

    A. I try to be creative with the music first. That's the most important thing.

    But this tour is the biggest we've had. I just said, "You know what, it's summertime. Let's go back to having fun. Let's give people everything. Let's give 'em the lasers and the fire and just things we've toned down."

    You know, we used to have girls dancing a lot. Now it's just one or two songs. Now we're doing acoustic stuff. I'll sit at a piano and play a song by myself. New songs, like this song I do about turning 40.

    I dig giving people a show. I'd definitely call myself an entertainer first.

    Q. Do you still party it up when you're on the road?

    A. Yeah. I like to have a good time. I just pick and choose my days a little wiser. It's not fun not sleeping and having to get onstage. It's not fair for the crowd either.

    I think I have a night off after Omaha, so I'll probably have a good time.

    Q. You were talking about your song, "(Expletive) Forty." Do you feel older or do you still have a "middle finger in the air" kind of attitude?

    A. After bouncing up and down to "Bawitdaba" at 40, I can feel it in the lower back the next morning sometimes. I said coming into this whole 40 thing, I have never been one to get into battles that I can't win. That's definitely a losing battle so I'm just gonna embrace it, and I'm looking forward to 50. That's my approach.

    Read the full interview @ Omaha.com

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on Sun, 07/17/2011 - 10:46am

Here is an excerpt of an interview Kid Rock recently did with 'Omaha World-Herald.'

Q. You've been known for having big productions with dancers and pyrotechnics. What do you have in store for Omaha?

A. I try to be creative with the music first. That's the most important thing.

But this tour is the biggest we've had. I just said, "You know what, it's summertime. Let's go back to having fun. Let's give people everything. Let's give 'em the lasers and the fire and just things we've toned down."

You know, we used to have girls dancing a lot. Now it's just one or two songs. Now we're doing acoustic stuff. I'll sit at a piano and play a song by myself. New songs, like this song I do about turning 40.

I dig giving people a show. I'd definitely call myself an entertainer first.

Q. Do you still party it up when you're on the road?

A. Yeah. I like to have a good time. I just pick and choose my days a little wiser. It's not fun not sleeping and having to get onstage. It's not fair for the crowd either.

I think I have a night off after Omaha, so I'll probably have a good time.

Q. You were talking about your song, "(Expletive) Forty." Do you feel older or do you still have a "middle finger in the air" kind of attitude?

A. After bouncing up and down to "Bawitdaba" at 40, I can feel it in the lower back the next morning sometimes. I said coming into this whole 40 thing, I have never been one to get into battles that I can't win. That's definitely a losing battle so I'm just gonna embrace it, and I'm looking forward to 50. That's my approach.

Read the full interview @ Omaha.com

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bluesuedeshoe's picture

Hi praise from Bexster, I trust her.....folks should go see this live show. When it's over it's over, and Twisted Live Trucker Band is one of the best in the business. Bob's getting a little too corny for me, but, he's on his xxth interview and what is there left to say....
Nixx Bieber's picture

:-) awesome interview.... ! well you are awesome - cause you make me and probably many more ..... smile! Thanks for this and dont forget to strengthen you back! ;-)
Laura Sedlock's picture

I did the Born Free tour in Cincinnati and Kid was amazing he did it all and did it well !
Cassandra_3's picture

I would love to kick it with ya...Your a great performer!
missy gay's picture

EJOY YOUR TIME OFF. AND TRY TO RELAX.
rocksavedmysoul's picture

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Beckxy's picture

Great Interview ! Maan.. the show is awesome, full of all different kind of elements from the years gone by to the present. It was def. changed up from when we saw it in Atlantic City in June to the one at Hershey in July. Lotta songs were covered in the amount of time they were on-stage. Love this man and band !! And.. Proudly we stand in his long time, dedicated fan base : )
amy pardue's picture

yep he the true performer he gaves it his full all out bounce and he can move thats for sure and i like that acoastic angle you can hear some real like feelling to the song but he will keep that rock coming cauce he is the kid.TELL HIM FOR THAT BACK PULL HE GETS STRETCHING IN POOL WILL REALINE HIS BACK AND LOSSEN HIS BACK AND KEG MUSCELS THGEN GO JUMP IN HOT TUB FOR A FEW WORKS WONDERES CAUSE I AM 50 AND I PLAY HARD FOR MY AGE NOT LIKE HIM BUT THEN WHO THE HELL IS .HE WILL BE SOLD OUT AT 60 IF YOU ASK ME HE DOES ROLL HARDER THAN ALL THEM YOUNG ROCKERS 40 ANT OLD BUT KID DOESNT EVEN LOOK THAT NOP HOPE HE DOES HAVE FUN A DRINK A FEW AND UNWIND AND RELAX HE EARNEE IT.YOU ALL ENJOY YOUR SUNDAY AND RELAX TO SOME KID MUSIC AND MAYBE SOME BASEBALL OK THAT THAT YOU ALL BY
rlfchigao10's picture

As always great interview, I actually copied and pasted the last comment .I love your integrity and how you love and respect your fans...that is why we keep buying and keep coming back.See you next month in Chi town!!!
Susieloveskidrock's picture

Yet another great interview. Take the time to read the full interview. The Kid never disappoints, he speaks from his heart everytime and just lays it out there for all. He does have a great fanbase and should be so proud of that. We love you Mr Ritchie~Kid Rock. Thanks for loving what you do and doing what you love~Keep on keepin it real. Enjoy your days off cuz you deserve them~after zigzaggin across the country givin your all at every show. Have a great day!! Lovin you Kid
janet_11's picture

Hi , Just read the full interview. Good Stuff ! An yes you are right . your give your fans what they want and you give your all and will always do very well ! " You get what you put in .. And people get what they deserve" You deserve nothing but the Best! xo
vici's picture

You are so cool...I can't wait for the show in Bethel,NY!! Rock on

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