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    Kid Rock Show, A Perfect Rock 'N' Roll Night In Detroit
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    August 13, 2011

    Photo Credit: Jarrad Henderson / Detroit Free Press

    It was as if everything conspired to make it a perfect rock ‘n’ roll night in Detroit.

    With Kid Rock supplying the energy and the music supplying the sizzle, even the visuals did their part: Framed by a full moon over one side of Comerica Park and the Detroit skyline over the other, Rock and more than 40,000 fans were right in the middle throwing a Friday night party to remember.

    The Detroit rocker, playing the first of a two-night hometown stand, was in notably fine form as he drove through a 2-hour, 20-minute show for a high-charged sellout crowd. This was Kid Rock the way Detroit knows and adores him – a blue-jeaned, star-spangled, firework-crackling spectacle of a working-class show.

    Rock’s onstage arrival had been preceded by a new intro video, produced by Detroiter Anthony Garth: a montage of Michigan scenes with Rock’s taped voice reciting a prayer. “Let’s not forget this is not just another concert in another city,” his voice intoned. “This is Detroit.”

    There certainly was no missing that: On a night when roars greeted every onstage reference to Detroit or Michigan – and they were countless -- the boosterish bond was the defining trait. Rock wasn’t just playing for fans Friday. He was connecting with hometown friends.

    Rock is no stranger to Detroit concertgoers, and Friday night they were happy to relive this ritual once again, with its familiar barrage of lasers, pyro, patriotic salutes, rap-rock chestnuts and twang-touched hits.

    Read the full review and view a slide show of photos from the show at Freep.com.

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Photo Credit: Jarrad Henderson / Detroit Free Press

It was as if everything conspired to make it a perfect rock ‘n’ roll night in Detroit.

With Kid Rock supplying the energy and the music supplying the sizzle, even the visuals did their part: Framed by a full moon over one side of Comerica Park and the Detroit skyline over the other, Rock and more than 40,000 fans were right in the middle throwing a Friday night party to remember.

The Detroit rocker, playing the first of a two-night hometown stand, was in notably fine form as he drove through a 2-hour, 20-minute show for a high-charged sellout crowd. This was Kid Rock the way Detroit knows and adores him – a blue-jeaned, star-spangled, firework-crackling spectacle of a working-class show.

Rock’s onstage arrival had been preceded by a new intro video, produced by Detroiter Anthony Garth: a montage of Michigan scenes with Rock’s taped voice reciting a prayer. “Let’s not forget this is not just another concert in another city,” his voice intoned. “This is Detroit.”

There certainly was no missing that: On a night when roars greeted every onstage reference to Detroit or Michigan – and they were countless -- the boosterish bond was the defining trait. Rock wasn’t just playing for fans Friday. He was connecting with hometown friends.

Rock is no stranger to Detroit concertgoers, and Friday night they were happy to relive this ritual once again, with its familiar barrage of lasers, pyro, patriotic salutes, rap-rock chestnuts and twang-touched hits.

Read the full review and view a slide show of photos from the show at Freep.com.

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Mon, 08/15/2011 - 12:45am — valerie_22
Also, I don't shop on this web site. so keep you ads off of this site, Please!!!
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Mon, 08/15/2011 - 12:43am — valerie_22
Cotton doen't grow in Michigan ! FYI
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Mon, 08/15/2011 - 12:40am — valerie_22
THANKS!!! Bob , you are the best. you put an awesome show!! YOU do care !! Chelio's Bar n Grill was awesome.The band there rocked after the show. See you , love ya, Valerie , Metamora, MI xoxo
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Sun, 08/14/2011 - 3:11pm — Jodie_9
So glad we could be there!!! The city was so full of energy all wknd. Detriot is a great place! The show was "Off the Hook"!!!!! We drove down on Thurs. to enjoy the city.Thankyou Detriot for all your hospitality! from your freinds in Saginaw.Bought our kids "Made in Detriot" and "Detriot Muscle" t-shirts, they love them-So cute! (So far this year we've been to: Ford Feild birthday bash, Saginaw Dow Event, and Comerica!!!!) We Love Ya, Kid!!!
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Sun, 08/14/2011 - 10:20am — Grace M.
I attended the second show at Comerica Park on Saturday August 13, 2011. I must say it was a great event. However, I purchased 2 T-shirts and a hat from the vendors (cost me $100). Yes, most of the money went to a charity and thank you Kid Rock. However, on the 2 shirts it reads "Made in Detroit." Imagine my surprise when I looked at the label and read it was actually "Made in Bangladesh." I thought "Made in Detroit" was just that made here in the metro Detroit area. If Kid Rock is promoting Made in Detroit, shouldn't the t-shirts state that on the label? Yes, I realize that Kid Rock was made in Detroit and he has done an awesome job in promoting Detroit. He's one of the best advocates for Detroit! Is there a reason his concert products aren't made in Detroit? I challenge Kid Rock to get these promotional items made here in Detroit (or at least Michigan). Come on Kid Rock . . . Step up and lets hire employees in Michigan at least! I'll help you if you help me get these products Made in Detroit!
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Sun, 08/14/2011 - 12:45am — SherZ
Awesome, Awesome, and ToTally Awesome. :)
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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 8:43pm — michelle_196
You where great last night as always.. Had a blast today too..
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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 8:15pm — Bobbie Jean_2
:))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on article!!! OMGosh.... WOW!!!! :))) -me ps - is video available for view. I checked the site of Freep.com and had pics w/ more of the article & prob the video was there & maybe I just overlooked. I'll check again. Sure the smiles will be even bigger when I see the video clip :)))!!!!!!!
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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 4:50pm — Krazy for Kid R...
I Love Kid Rock~ You put on the most awesome, amazing, perfect show last night!! I had VIP seats and would not want it any other way! Thank you for the sweet jersey, I wear with Pride! VIP was worth ever cent! Keep up the great work for Detroit! I'm from Lansing which is hurtin too, I love that you say what you want and stand up for your home town and our gorgeous state of Michigan! Your amazing so don't slow your roll too much! I'll be rollin with you!!! Truly your biggest fan~ K
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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 4:16pm — Margo C
Real good review, cool pics too. Looking forward to the DVD of these concerts to be released by the end of the year, I'll be buying it. @ Diana you're hooked now ; )
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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 3:43pm — Diana_11
This was my first Kid Rock concert and it was THE BEST! So is Kid Rock! I now truly understand "Ain't no party like a Detroit party"
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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 3:42pm — Miss Missy
Nice write-up and pictures, videos awesome. Love your introduction...very thankful and Grateful, God Bless in Jesus's name...nice touch!! Many more blessings ahead!! ROCK ON!!
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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 3:40pm — rocknrollstroll
Hey... Hey your a monkey... Great write up..sweet photos Glad everything went off without any gliches... Sad I wasn't there to see it all go down. Repeat success for tonight show... show em how its done in the D... Rockon! xoo
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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 3:28pm — just because
Just got home from the show last night. Can't say enough about it...awsome, the best, you and TBT do not disappoint. We had the best seats at the end of catwalk. Can't wait for the next one! Thank you, Mr. Ritchie, the band, the crew and everyone who puts on this entire production...you all are the best. Much Love!
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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 2:55pm — lionesse65
Totally awesome show last night and being that it was my birthday made it even more amazing and special. could not of chose a better way to spend my birthday than with the KID and all my KID ROCK FAMILY. You once again hit the top Bobby, and im so lookin forward to Chillin3, my first one but sure to be not my last. See you in April, if not before. Keep rockin Bobby, you are #1.
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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 2:31pm — amy pardue
THE PICS ARE WONDERFULL ON THAT LINK OMG HE WAS REALY ON THE MARK 4 SURE BUT WHEN IS HE NOT LOVE THE FAN PICS THEY ALL HAVING ONE BADASS TIME WHOOP WHOOP DO IT AGAIN KID WAY TO ROCK
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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 2:30pm — kelly_8
I loved the concert last night. I especially love Closing Detroit always makes me cry. As a GM/UAW sister, Local 598 from Flint, I know the struggles of the auto workers. I am fortunate to still be employed, so many are not. Kid Rock touches the subject with so much compassion, it shows he is not only a great performer but a great person. The videos of Michigan shows what a beautiful state we live in, we are not the murder/crime capital, there is so much more to our state. THANKS!!! Kelly local 598
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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 2:23pm — amy pardue
THAT IS SO WONDERFULL HE HAD A PRAYER AWSUME HE IS AND I JUST NO THAT PLACE WAS PUMPING HE IS THE KING AND IS DOING IT AGAIN YOU GOT TO HAND IT TO HIM HE DOES SO MUCH FOR OTHER AND FREE BLOCK PARTY AND HE GOING TO ROCK IT BADASS STYLE AGAIN COVERS OF TO THE KID HE IS A VERY FINE PETRSON ENJOY IT TO NIGHT TO YOU ALL AND HOPE TY IS HAVING A BLAST TO
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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 2:12pm — Nixx Bieber
Awesome review! Love the pictures and got a favorite quote.... “It’s not only time to rock, It’s time to educate, time to motivate, time to stimulate each other and remember that we need each other. … No matter where you’re from, we’re all here together." To get Detroit back to healthy life, you all have to work together. It will be tough, but surely can be done. If you put your minds together, slowly starting to built up, district by district, then there should be jobs available ( craftsman, electricians, food stores, services etc ), even if it might be slow, dont give up. Economy is screwed up all over the world! So actually we all sit in the same boat! Together, we can fight this draught, and find a way out of it!!! I want you all to rock as hard as you did last night and be proud of who you are and what you do!
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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 2:05pm — KSB
Hoping Atlanta will be as much fun............Meet ya at the wafflehouse