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    October 26, 2011

    'Reuters Canada' recently spoke to Kid Rock about his career's direction and some of his new plans. The interview features Rock discussing about the upcoming "Care" tour, the theme of his next album, doing charity work, his parternship with Jim Beam and more!

    Here are highlights from the interview:

    Q: Looking back on the success of "Born Free," would you say that was a milestone record for you in your career?

    A: "I think it kind of solidified where I was heading with 'Rock N Roll Jesus' and kind of all the way back to the self-titled record (2003's 'Kid Rock'). This one I did with (producer) Rick Rubin and really followed his vision through the whole thing and obviously learned a lot. I know we wrote some classic songs, 'Born Free' for instance. I never thought I would beat 'Bawitdaba' as a show closer, but 'Born Free' is such a different sentiment."

    Q: Will your next album continue with that or build on different themes?

    A: "One thing I know I don't want to do is record in Los Angeles. I had too much fun doing that. My free time was ridiculous, and when I get free time with no responsibility, I'm dangerous (laughs) ... But I really want the next record to sort of be a 'Greatest Hits' with all new songs. The last record was very much in one vein, both sonically and theme wise. I want to do something that's all over the place with everything I love to do. I still love to do rap songs with rock guitars, I like country sounding southern rock stuff, I love to make heavy rock, I love the blues stuff. Every day I feel different about music but what never changes is my love for it. So that's what I want to do, put all that out there because I really enjoy it."

    Read the full interview at CA.Reuters.com.

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'Reuters Canada' recently spoke to Kid Rock about his career's direction and some of his new plans. The interview features Rock discussing about the upcoming "Care" tour, the theme of his next album, doing charity work, his parternship with Jim Beam and more!

Here are highlights from the interview:

Q: Looking back on the success of "Born Free," would you say that was a milestone record for you in your career?

A: "I think it kind of solidified where I was heading with 'Rock N Roll Jesus' and kind of all the way back to the self-titled record (2003's 'Kid Rock'). This one I did with (producer) Rick Rubin and really followed his vision through the whole thing and obviously learned a lot. I know we wrote some classic songs, 'Born Free' for instance. I never thought I would beat 'Bawitdaba' as a show closer, but 'Born Free' is such a different sentiment."

Q: Will your next album continue with that or build on different themes?

A: "One thing I know I don't want to do is record in Los Angeles. I had too much fun doing that. My free time was ridiculous, and when I get free time with no responsibility, I'm dangerous (laughs) ... But I really want the next record to sort of be a 'Greatest Hits' with all new songs. The last record was very much in one vein, both sonically and theme wise. I want to do something that's all over the place with everything I love to do. I still love to do rap songs with rock guitars, I like country sounding southern rock stuff, I love to make heavy rock, I love the blues stuff. Every day I feel different about music but what never changes is my love for it. So that's what I want to do, put all that out there because I really enjoy it."

Read the full interview at CA.Reuters.com.

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Rumblin Rob's picture

Thu, 11/03/2011 - 10:58pm — Rumblin Rob
Can't wait for the new album!!
jjc's picture

Wed, 11/02/2011 - 5:14pm — jjc
hey looking looking forward to see you hanging out more here in the Midwest. Looking forward to the next album.
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Sun, 10/30/2011 - 12:43pm — stephrocks
Sorry to hear that you won't be recording in LA, but glad that you have a great time out here. Sometimes I think you don't like the west coast. Where ever you record the next hit we all will be there to buy it and share your great music with the masses. Happy Halloween!
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Sat, 10/29/2011 - 11:35am — empty badass be...
Mr. Rock. A Real and Rockin is the great gift gig you give visually to the music communitity. I AM most happy your ’e speed of sound waves will eagerly enlighten everyone of the Kid Fans. A welcomed competent you are. “So Solidification Sonically.”
Lisaloveskidrock's picture

Sat, 10/29/2011 - 5:14am — Lisaloveskidrock
Devil without a cause stuff .. bring it again brotha!
Eddie Brandenburg's picture

Fri, 10/28/2011 - 2:14pm — Eddie Brandenburg
Kid just do what you do best Brother,on your next CD put all your musical genius in it.I love all Kid songs whether they call them Heavy,Rap, or Country,music is music and you are about the only artist with the balls to put it all down on 1 CD,Thanks Rock for keeping it real!!!!!!!
kidrocket99's picture

Thu, 10/27/2011 - 10:59pm — kidrocket99
Show me some metal.
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Thu, 10/27/2011 - 12:45pm — CathyRad73
Best news I've heard since I scored floor tix for your HOB show next month. I love the heavy rock/ southern rock/ rap u do so I am already looking forward to more of that on your next album. Born free to me was very Seger/Springsteen-esque, which is fine, but not what I think u do best...which is sing and play rock anthems that blow the roof off.
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Thu, 10/27/2011 - 10:47am — kidrocket99
Ice cold Pabst on my lap I'll adapt to any and all situations that's why they call me the pimp of the nation......I love to go for a ride with me and my Cocky cd. Only I'd love to have something a little warmer that a Pabst Blue Ribbon on my lap......and I'll adapt to that situation.
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Thu, 10/27/2011 - 8:20am — rjl1969
Jumping, jumping, and here comes the shark! Better swim harder. Dun, dun. Dun dun, dun dun. The suspense is killing me or is it the shark.
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Thu, 10/27/2011 - 7:04am — Tammy - I'm the one.
I love your southern rock, heavy rock, blues and rap!!! Shit, I love when you talk!! Have fun making your video today! Wish I could be there!
Gwendolyn_2's picture

Thu, 10/27/2011 - 6:33am — Gwendolyn_2
Looking forward to hearing this album!
itsrealnifeelit's picture

Thu, 10/27/2011 - 3:03am — itsrealnifeelit
"u knew that it was comin when ya heard HIS name!! rock on kid.
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Thu, 10/27/2011 - 1:14am — amy pardue
so CAIR IS JUST OFV THE CHART AND BORN FREE GOT ME THROUGH MY SONS DEPLOYMENT GET THIS YOU ALL EVERY TIME MY SON OUT HE HAD A SONG OUT AMEN ROLL ON AND ROCKENROLL JESUSES PLUSE HE SHOWED UP OVER THEAR B AZND DID IT BUP TRUE 4 THEM MY SON HAD GOTEN SICK AND HAD SOME WATER VIRUES WHAT EBER BUT HE SENT ME A LINK MY SON DID IT WAS NEW YEARTS I GOTV TPO HEAR IT ALL LOVED IT AND THIS DEPLOYMENTB WAS THE HARDEST BUT WOW I WENT TO 2 KID ROCK CONCERTS HAD A BLAST AND HE KICKED IT ON THE TUB FOR THE OPENER OF THE FOOTBALL GAME BUT DANG BORN FREE JUST IS IT SO HE GOING TO MIX IT UP I SAY ROCK IT KID HE NOWS HIS STUFF FOR SURE THE KING OF IT HE SURE IS AND GOD HOPE MY SON DONT GO BACK BUT BET HE WILL WHAT EVER SO KID WILL SAVE MY DAY ONE MORE TIME I FEAL ITS AS I SAY I MUST GET MY KID FIX 4 SURE GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS CREW CAUSE THEY DO IT UP RIGHT AND GIVE IT BACK TRUE AND THEY HEL-P OTHERS WITH THEAR TOURS SO KICK IT AGAIN KID AND DO LIVE IT UP A BIT JEZZ YOUR ONLY 40 I AM 50 I STYLL GET IT CRAZZY BUT YEA DONT OVER DO BUT ENJOY YOUR SELF I SDAY COVERS OF TO HIM AND HIS CREW THATS THAT LOVE AMY :)
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Wed, 10/26/2011 - 10:36pm — brenda_32
If nothing else, all of ur fans and I know how passionate u r about ur music & wat u put into ur music..I will tell u that my favorite album is the "Rock N Roll Jesus" but the most touching single u have touched my heart/soul with & had tears in my eyes with about the 1st 10 x's I had listened was "Born Free".I know u hear it alot and I have read it alot but I can't help but say this but it has touched the depths deep within me becuz I was going thru some very heavy changes in my life at the time this album was released and u was part of my daily inspiration of holding my faith within and grasping life and at the same time I was just turning 40 myself.I want 2 say ty 4 the help,hope,inspiration and knowing that I cud finally smile again with ur help out of the darkness.I am anxiously awaiting 2 hear wat u have in store 4 us on ur next album release but I know just as u have proven before that it will b just as beautiful,rockin n rollin,heel kickin,booty shakin and most of all unbeatable & unlike any 1 other musician can perform accept the #1 BAD ASS BOY OF DETROIT.Keep doing wat ur doing and always stay real cuz that's wat makes u shine sweety & always keeps me smiling.GOD BLESS & SENDING U LOTS OF LOVE & XO's
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Wed, 10/26/2011 - 9:20pm — missy gay
Can't wait for your next from to drop.
Txgirl_2's picture

Wed, 10/26/2011 - 6:37pm — Txgirl_2
Glad you have such a love for music!! I too love all varieties of music. I selfishly can't wait to hear what you put out next! It keeps me rolling! Thanks for all you do Kid!
SherZ's picture

Wed, 10/26/2011 - 5:51pm — SherZ
Amazingly awesome read Mr. Bob Ritchie. "I still love to do rap songs with rock guitars, I like country sounding southern rock stuff, I love to make heavy rock, I love the blues stuff. Every day I feel different about music but what never changes is my love for it. So that's what I want to do, put all that out there because I really enjoy it". That statement above is exactly why WE THE PEOPLE enjoy your music so much. You are a tremendous gift to the music industry. You are such a smart guy, and I always knew that. Especially since You began this career while being a teenager. Not a lot of young people know exactly what they want to do at a young age like that, and for You to know, and then DO IT, amazing. I have to also add that it would be really refreshing to have You & TBT record this album together as THE TEAM you ALL are. BRAVO & SLAINTE!!! :) Peace, Luv & Rock n' Roll Sher Z~
RockRehab's picture

Wed, 10/26/2011 - 5:11pm — RockRehab
Can't wait, wish I had the gift of music making, it's inside, but I can't get it to come out. My guitar strings hate me!!! Party like a rock star!!!
LindyLou's picture

Wed, 10/26/2011 - 4:35pm — LindyLou
Good music speaks for it's self, regardless of style. Most of us were influenced by all kinds of music while growing up, southern rock, Motown, 70's rock, rap. blues, jazz and classic country. God help me, my parents were hillbillys and I still have a spot in my heart for bluegrass. I have always respected that you know who you are and are not ashamed to put it out there. Can't wait for the new music!!!
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Wed, 10/26/2011 - 4:03pm — Margo C
I can not frickin wait for this album! So happy to hear him say musically it'll be a bit of everything in it. Now hurry up & get it done!!!
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Wed, 10/26/2011 - 4:00pm — Nixx Bieber
.... do it!!! Everything you did so far is awesome.... Dont feel intimated by doing charities.... a good deed each day is actually what all of us should do!!! and albums -hellyeah- we ll go out and buy !!
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Wed, 10/26/2011 - 3:58pm — BADASS FRED
Right on! Can't wait to feel it!
NCsuperfan1's picture

Wed, 10/26/2011 - 3:52pm — NCsuperfan1
Your style of music is what makes you 1 of a kind. Cant wiat for the new album and next tour!!
rehtah's picture

Wed, 10/26/2011 - 3:49pm — rehtah
No matter what you write keep it Real and Honest like you told Pierce Morgan,Your music comes from the Heart. We are your True Fans in the Congregation and Eye Candy Friday and Kid Rock Sistas. Your Community in Clarkston and Detroit are truly proud of where you have taken your Music and your Fans will support whatever you do. We love you Bobby and are looking forward to Cruising with you in 2012. and buying your next CD which will be another Platinum Winner.
Lady Viper's picture

Wed, 10/26/2011 - 3:44pm — Lady Viper
Make that sweet music! We love all your styles! Hugs!
Bud-Man's picture

Wed, 10/26/2011 - 3:42pm — Bud-Man
What an awesome album idea , always love the wide range of music you do , instead of someone "else's" vision , GOOD JOB ROCK !!!!!!!!!
CandyGirlPres's picture

Wed, 10/26/2011 - 3:32pm — CandyGirlPres
Bring it on!
wilson30's picture

Wed, 10/26/2011 - 3:27pm — wilson30
All ur music is fab and all of it always makes me smile no matter the mood I'm in keep it coming looking forward to more ;-)
LHub's picture

Wed, 10/26/2011 - 3:25pm — LHub
Do what you want. We will still feel it!

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