I don't know if Kid Rock really reads any of these blogs but I have to put this out there...
My Dad has had a really rough life. We have come from nothing only to go back down again. See my dad is an independent contractor in the Excavating industry. He built a company with our family, that certain people destroyed. Then he got right back up again and is trying to do the best he can for what he could. Then this industry in Detroit tanked. The economy has had him age like I have never seen before in my life. But he keeps trying and he keeps living to the best he can. He rarely complains and he goes out everyday just trying to find some work. We lost my grandmother this year due to Parkinsons where he was one of the primary caregivers going to take care of her whenever my aunt couldn't. It really was a huge loss to him. I hadn't seen my Dad smile in a long time since then. My brother and I tried to pool our cash together so we could go to the concert at DTE with a couple of his friends for a belated Fathers Day present because we couldn't afford much at the time and knew this was the only thing he would really want. The experience was by far one of the best we had ever had together in a long time. See, my Dad feels that Kid Rock is a man he can relate to. A hardworking American guy just trying to live the dream and help everyone he can along the way. My Dad is that kind of guy where if you ever needed anything, he would do it no questions asked. He is always there for advice or anything he can give, which really isn't monetarily much. Through Kid Rock's music, my Dad feels better- that even he can get through all of the trials and crap our family has been through and still make a difference. We were beyond moved when we saw the photo montage of Detroit while he sang, affirming to us that everything would be alright. My Dad had said that he was proud of people that could positively represent Detroit and remember no matter what, exactly where they came from. I have only seen my Dad moved to tears twice in my life, and that exact moment was one of them. Thank you for giving us one night of fun, great music, and an experience to remember. I cannot express to you the joy he felt being able to come and experience that night with us. And it was by far one of the best performances we had ever seen. Thank you.
wow thats awesome
god bless thats sweet i luv my daddy 2
heart felt home base
sorry bout ya gma
glad yall had that exp thats cool
i know how ya feel i felt the same way when my father passed away last year it was so hard and my daughter and i got to go see him at darien lake my mom and i were care givers for my father during his illness and i was at a loss and when i went i had the time of my liffe and memories i'll never forget niether will my daughter it lifted me up very high and when things get at me i just listen to him and tbt and i feel better this was a great post and ty for sharin god bless u and your family sorry for your loss
Great Post!
neat very neat...
AWWWWW Thanks so Much for Shareing.....
And Bob does read some. Hope he sees this....
Great post! Kid Rock and Blackberry Smoke killed it that night!
Thats the way to do it. Live, Love and be Merry...Rule #1 Why Not. .
This was a really great read, so happy to hear you had a great time with your dad and friends, Thanks for sharing with us. Even if were not Kid Rock, that was really cool of you Carol.
Agree's with KRLO, it did feel like Kid was home didn't it!
Your story brought tears to my eyes also Carol ! I'm so happy that you and your bro could give your dad that experience and that he enjoyed it so much!
I so hope things get better for your dad and your family like the thousands of others that have been effected by the economy in MI, we can only go up from here!
That brought tears to my eyes.God Bless
Wow, totally agree how his music can provide healing. Had some pretty serious legal issues w/ my son, nothing violent, just kids making very wrong choices. He's starting to get over the hump now but during the worst of times I listened to kid for hours because his music is so real. Last night was absolutely amazing. Love when he did 'In Times Like These' and showed the best and some of the worst of Michigan, mostly the best. I'm so happy for your family, what an amazing memory you'll always have. Thanks for sharing your story. It felt like Kid was home yesterday.