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    Time Out Chicago: Kid Rock | Interview
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    August 17, 2011

    Kid Rock calls me directly. When I tell him I’m surprised a big star would do so, he snorts: “I can dial a fucking phone. I don’t believe in all that publicist crap. ‘Don’t ask this, don’t ask that.’ Ask anything.” And it’s true, he’ll answer any question, with a chuckle and a drag off a cigar. For a rocker with an album called Cocky and a police record for a fight in a Waffle House, Rock is remarkably upbeat, down-to-earth and flat-out hilarious. Just about every interview with the 40-year-old Michigan native notes, you know what, he’s actually a great guy, believe it or not. “Story of my life,” the artist otherwise known as Bob Ritchie says. “Story. Of. My. Life.”

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Kid Rock calls me directly. When I tell him I’m surprised a big star would do so, he snorts: “I can dial a fucking phone. I don’t believe in all that publicist crap. ‘Don’t ask this, don’t ask that.’ Ask anything.” And it’s true, he’ll answer any question, with a chuckle and a drag off a cigar. For a rocker with an album called Cocky and a police record for a fight in a Waffle House, Rock is remarkably upbeat, down-to-earth and flat-out hilarious. Just about every interview with the 40-year-old Michigan native notes, you know what, he’s actually a great guy, believe it or not. “Story of my life,” the artist otherwise known as Bob Ritchie says. “Story. Of. My. Life.”

Click here to read the interview on timeoutchicago.com!

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Sun, 08/21/2011 - 9:32am — cinbob
Love the interveiw how funny:) Hope they post some pictures from the chi-town concert we drove there from michigan to see him I saw him twice in michigan this winter and wanted a summer Rock time and never saw Sheryl Crow so that was a bonus! The concert was awsome of course !:) I could go see him every night if I could afford it and not get bored.I took my Husband with me this time and he was impressed he's not the concert type like me but he really liked it!!! Hope to see him again before the tour is over.I like the smaller venues like Dte(pine knob) you can see him without binoculars.
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Sat, 08/20/2011 - 6:42pm — some kinda wonderful
It feels so good to read this article..... Someone (family) once told me they saw Bob at a Tigers game and "he was an arrogant asshole " I fell to the ground and was devistated ! Words can't express how sad I felt at that moment. All I have ever seen or heard was how down to earth you are and that becoming popular and making boat loads of money didn't change you. So this was a positive read for me. Thank you Bob for proving my family wrong !! I am a firm believer that one should bit his tongue before making any judgement on another. Exspecially one who has never walked a day in anothers shoes. We are all entitled to have a bad day but, please never become an arrogant asshole that just means you have lost touch of who you are and where you came from. My father always told me " God will be the judge of that" I believe this in so many ways. Keep it real ROCK and Thanks again !!
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Sat, 08/20/2011 - 3:37pm — Lena_01
Kid Rock's concert last night (at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre) was awesome!!! It is absolutely great to listen to live performance(s) where the artist does not use lip-synching technique, so thank you Kid Rock for making your concert(s) such amazing experience(s)! KR performed two songs w/ Sherly Crow and that was amazing! KR and SC have great chemistry on the stage. Wish they would've performed their new duet song-Collide, but i can't complain; the overal concert was amazing. As far as the concert venue goes... there are few things that FMBA should improve (like making sure that seats are clean), but that's something i'll contact them about (since that's generally out of the artist's hands) Like someone else suggested, perhaps another venue should be considerred for the future concert(s). Again, great job Kid Rock and everyone else working with you! It takes a lot of work /effort (by not just KR, but also by everyone else behind the stage) to give such amazing performance. : )
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Sat, 08/20/2011 - 12:47pm — Amy_7
Went to your awesome (as usual) concert yesterday evening in Tinley Park/Chicago, IL. Though your show was awesome, it was partly ruined for us simply because of the location. First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre is awful and always has been - no matter who owns it. The cops are complete A-holes in the parking lots ensuring people aren't "loitering", drinking, etc., you cannot hang out outside of your vehicle prior to the concert, there are only few bathrooms and the ones that exist are sweatlockers with 50 people long lines. Tinley Park absolutely sucks. To me going to a concert means chillin' with friends, tailgaiting for a bit, and heading over to the show. I know FMBA wants concert-goers money in drinks, food etc. But people don't have money for that - especially $11 beers and $4.50 SuperPretzels. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE change your Chicago venue for next year. Toyota Park is an awesome venue - went to Buffett there and it was the best concert experience all the way around that I have had - they let you tailgate, tons and tons of bathrooms/portopots, great seating, etc. I love ya Kid, love your music and am pretty confident that if you were a concert goer at Tinley Park/Chicago, IL, you would think it sucks too. Your show last night was awesome and I'll be at the next one...but PLEEEEASE move it from FMBA in Tinley Park, IL.
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Fri, 08/19/2011 - 4:26pm — brenda_32
KID,U CAN CALL ME ANYTIME....SENDING U LOTS OF LOVE & XOXO
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Fri, 08/19/2011 - 3:24pm — Charlotte Faciano
I'm not sure if I am sending this to the right person...but I feel the need to let you know what is happening with the sale of the Sponsor Tickets for you Concerts. I purchased meet and greet tickets for $500.00 for tonights concert at the Midwest Ampitheatre. I have a signed contract for this purchase and the guy never produced the tickets and am fighting to get the money back and now do not have the cash to purchase any tickets for tonights concert. My Daughter and I have been going every year to your concerts since she was 13 and is no 20. If there was anyway I could purchase tickets for her and I tonight I would, but I am out $500.00 and have no cash to purchase them for tonight in any seat even the lawn. Very sorry we're going to miss such a great concert!!!!Charlotte Faciano, Shorewood, IL 60404
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Thu, 08/18/2011 - 10:21pm — D4evr
.... "As goes Detroit : so goes the Nation." .... (a little quote from my Dad - smart man - a farmer)
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Thu, 08/18/2011 - 10:02pm — jkgraves67
That interview is awesome! Kid Rock is the best!!!
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Thu, 08/18/2011 - 5:34pm — SherZ
U'DA'MAN. Rock'on w/UR bad~ass self.
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Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:14pm — PKL
Just a Question do they have new phones..if this was a phone interview..how can one know if someone is Stuffing a Stoogie in his mouth or putting medication on mouth sores from the overuse of a non smoker (haha) SMOKING a stoogie...very confusing...
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Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:13pm — Diana_11
LOVE the honesty and cockiness. "your Dad could be Richard Simmons, lighten up" Too funny. Anyway, Junior, I am sure you are registered in school as Robert James Ritchie, Junior and promise that anyone who knows Kid Rock's real name already knows that you are his kid. You just have to know that as soon as you signed up to attend that school; the rumors started flying around Nashville. Embrace it!
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Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:59am — Ernie Severino
wish he would call me so i could have him send me some bad ass beer
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Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:51am — annieluvsredsox
Richard Simmons? You are HILARIOUS!! Great interview!
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Thu, 08/18/2011 - 2:03am — Brenda_76
Wow, great interview... soo soo funny.. I love it KID, you are down to earth, keep it real, and so funny... so talented.. great dad.. U name it.. We fans just love you... I know Hank Jr. has a place not real far from where I live, it is in Paris Tn... I am in west Ky.. would be cool to see ya ..lmao.. go fishing, have a bon fire... oh well, never hurts for a girl to dream LOL>>>> KEEP doing what you are doing.. loooking forward to your next new album.. Hope Jr. loves Nashville and does well @ school.. He is so darn good looking , just like his dad.. beautiful smile... Big fan in KY.....
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Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:08am — rocksavedmysoul
You always crack me up..."Richard Simmons," " Who said I'm sober"...ha ha ha. Would have loved to have seen the expression on the interviewers face as you answered.
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Wed, 08/17/2011 - 10:43pm — kidrocket99
I wonder when I'll ever get the chance to taste his beer? I said it once and I'll say it again.....I want it straight from the tap! (burp).
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Wed, 08/17/2011 - 8:48pm — tblondie00
Anytime I hear or read an interview you've done ... or read some thought that you've posted.. I just love you more! I can't take it! I hope I get to meet you on the cruise in April... my first cruise! actually meeting you is a must... I'm coming from 50 miles north of clartkston, MI with one goal in mind... Meeting you... and partying a little (okay..ALOT)... coming with some girlfriends...can't wait!!! see you then!! BABY!!
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Wed, 08/17/2011 - 8:44pm — Susieloveskidrock
Another great interview, you Mr. Ritchie are a rare jewel and we love you. You keep it real and frickin funny. You have been through a lot in life and have a great sense of humor about it. I love to read your interviews, better yet they are great to listen to. I still love the look you gave Fallon about the i-tunes deal. That was flippin priceless. Love you Mr. Rock and thanks for sharin your life with all of us fans. I wish I could be in Indy, my sister lives there, but I just couldn't swing the time off. I told her to go she would love it. Bummer
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Wed, 08/17/2011 - 8:03pm — Krazy for Kid R...
Love the honesty! Your amazing!
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Wed, 08/17/2011 - 8:02pm — Karen Sargeant
I love reading his interviews....they are piss your pants funny!!
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Wed, 08/17/2011 - 7:22pm — kidrockangel
This was Funny as Fuck. Loved it!!!!!!
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Wed, 08/17/2011 - 6:41pm — Michigan Girl-1971
Love it!! lol
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Wed, 08/17/2011 - 5:55pm — just because
You are hilarious! My husband wants to come hang out with you in Alabama. Hunting, fishing, shootin' guns... right up his alley... not to mention free beer!
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Wed, 08/17/2011 - 3:40pm — katrock
Dang , what woman wouldn't want him for their own. Why in the world can't I find a guy like him ? He's down to earth, nice, funny, good Dad to his son, he likes what he does for a living and is awesome at it. The list goes on.
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Wed, 08/17/2011 - 3:30pm — Nixx Bieber
Kid is far friendlier and funnier than we expect. Than everyone expects. :-) Never thought any different! Great Interview, thank you!
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Wed, 08/17/2011 - 3:29pm — itsrealnifeelit
KEEPING IT REAL !!!! as always!! peace.
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Wed, 08/17/2011 - 3:04pm — katrock
Ya know I never had the pleasure of even meeting him or getting to know him in person. But since day one that I started listening to his music, Instinct told me he is a down to earth person and can tell he has been through some things in his life that some never did or had to. Started watching some of his interviews, I love it, he keeps it real everytime. Not afraid to laugh, be funny or answer what ever question they throw at him. I personally really like that, what the heck is life if ya can't smile, joke, have fun and be yourself !?! And has a good outlook on life in general. That's the best way to be ... always just be yourself.
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Wed, 08/17/2011 - 3:03pm — Margo C
Oh my God this interview is hilarious, I laughed out loud through out...telling Jr. it could be worse, his Dad could be Richard Simmons too funny!!! Your favorite beer, mine & free...haha. Thanks for sharing this, I had a good laugh =D
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Wed, 08/17/2011 - 2:50pm — alissa_2
Great interview Bobby, real down to earth and simple, Damnit my kinda Man....yum yum Much Love Always xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Wed, 08/17/2011 - 2:26pm — Cheryl J - Loga...
400 Acres in L.A. Lower Alabama too funny.

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