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    Kid Rock
    November 16, 2010

    Big day today!! I woke up, came to my studio this morning and sat with this very special album that was sent to me from the man himself years ago, that i did not ask for or request. You can imagine how much it means to me and how good it made and STILL makes me feel. I cherish it. And on special days like this, when some critics will trash my new album and some will praise it, I know that this is what its all about. No one can ever take this or Mr. Cash's words from me. Wanted to share it with all of you and say thank you again for your friendship and support. Cant wait to read your feedback on the new album. God Bless you all and God bless saturday too!!! Rock on.

    Kid Rock

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on Tue, 11/16/2010 - 11:25am

Big day today!! I woke up, came to my studio this morning and sat with this very special album that was sent to me from the man himself years ago, that i did not ask for or request. You can imagine how much it means to me and how good it made and STILL makes me feel. I cherish it. And on special days like this, when some critics will trash my new album and some will praise it, I know that this is what its all about. No one can ever take this or Mr. Cash's words from me. Wanted to share it with all of you and say thank you again for your friendship and support. Cant wait to read your feedback on the new album. God Bless you all and God bless saturday too!!! Rock on.

Kid Rock

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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 10:40pm — Beckxy
......."And I HEARD as it were, the NOISE of THUNDER... one of the four beast saying "Come and see" and I saw, and behold a WHITE HORSE" ~When the MAN comes around FUCK them beast of critics, Bob, your best critics are right here :) and we LOVE you !! Thank You for always being you... I love your new album, some of my favorites are CARE, WHEN it RAINS, For the FIRST TIME in a long time, ROCK bottom BLUES, and ROCK ON makes me melt. The Bonus DVD: The sit down with You n Rick talking about how things fit into a particular song was absolutely inspiring to me. Just to get the acoustic part down and lyrics.. and the rest of the instruments just fit like a puzzle that works like a beautiful piece of artwork. I heed them words as I am a month into recording a song to give as a gift to someone ~cept, um.. I'm working with graphs here..lol PS... whoever's idea it was to put "For the First time" as the last song of the album was GENIUS... as it closes this chapter in time. Thank you for sharing your HEART and BABY, ROCK ON !! ~quite the slow dance for Geno and I ;) Your fans, Beckx n Geno
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 10:25pm — Katamis
No one can do it like you can do it. I have been a fan of yours since Devil without a Cause. Have seen you live in concert two times now. Loved the Rock 'n Roll Revival Tour. I usually never buy memoirs from concerts I go too, but I couldn't resist buying the poster and a bandana in 2008. I see your face everyday. You are by far my all time favorite. I love your down to earth, Realness. You hit it where it counts every time and this new album is no exception. Thank you for all you are and all you do. Rock On and Let's Collide, Born Free !!!
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 10:04pm — lovduh
bought the cd saturday-loved it will see you for the first time in memphis in march-happy birthday to ME
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 10:01pm — April_31
I love the new cd. I cant wait to see you in Jacksonville, FL..I love you and your music so much!!!! Love ya April
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 9:55pm — dee_27
what an awesome gift. he was the man! i love ur album, i wasnt a big fan of your music till a few years ago. love the man ur growing in to b. fyi my daughter goes off to college next yr. what will we do? love ya dee
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 9:43pm — Fan_726
I love your new CD,but I'm disappointed in seeing the ticket prices in GR, Michigan. Wow, $181 to $964 each. I trully hope you have nothing to do with the price setting as you more than anyone knows how bad our state has been hit by the loss of all the automotive jobs here. I will always be a fan, but at these prices especially right after Christmas, there is no way I will ever be able to see you in concert.
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 9:06pm — OneOrganizedGirl
Mr. Cash was right; never doubt that. You know, the truth is still the truth even when people try to tell you otherwise. Thanks so much for all you do and for sharing your amazing talent.
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 9:05pm — Chelle_4
I love ur new CD..got it on my computer,ipod,phone and in my cars!!! Keep up the good work! I look forward to my more!!!!
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 8:48pm — Krz4kdrk
Love the new CD, I've always loved your music and always will. Hope to see in the great Southwest in PHOENIX!!!!
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 8:42pm — Pimpdaddyjake
Mr. Rock This is a great record. I am almost 30 and this record brings me back to my child hood when i would go camping with my family and bob seger and john cougar were on repeat. This album show how you have grown as a person and as an artist. I have seen you many times and have traveled hundreds of miles to do so and would do it again and again. You are one of the best performers out there. I lost my dad this year and i know he would have loved this cd. Words cannot explain what you must have felt when you received that from Mr. cash. Thanks for everything you do. I hope you read this and know your fu#@ing awesome!! Rock on!!
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 8:34pm — Istimah
Love the new CD.. Watched the Documentary this morning and saw you walk past this picture on the wall... Very cool
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 8:27pm — jamr72
An amazing gift from an amazing man to an amazing man. The new album is fantastic! I really feel you put your whole heart and soul into it and it comes out in the music. Thanks for doing what you do. It's real. And I feel it...
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 8:24pm — cynthia560
Hey, the cd is great! I have always liked your music. Now I really love and enjoy it. For my 50th birthday my best friend bought me a ticket for your show at DTE in August. It was a great concerrt, we had so much fun. I hope you are having a great day and that you have good true friends and family to celebrate with. :)
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 8:19pm — Nikki_35
"TIMELESS MUSIC", that says it all. Just when I think "It doesn't get any better than this", You do it! You are a True Musician. I can't wait to go to another concert. Out of all the concerts I've been to, You ROCK! Please try to come to FLORENCE, SC, I know it would be sold out!!!! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 8:18pm — Sirena Edwards
Love big John Cash! The new album is great, love it! Couldn't wait to get my hot little hands on it today! There will always be someone who doesn't like what we do, but with your fan base I wouldn't care! Saw you at Ft Jackson in September and our son is now a US soldier, as of 2 weeks ago. So from the bottom of my heart, Bob, thanks for always supporting the troops. You ROCK!!! We were on the Chillin' the Most 1 and can't wait for April for #2. Won't make it to Detroit for your 40th party but we can celebrate on the boat, I'm sure NO ONE would object! See you in April.
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 8:17pm — Deanna_30
Probably not appropriate for a Grandma to say....BUT YOU FRICKEN ROCK! Love the new music. There are a select few that gets cranked in my car....Top two would be Ozzy and You! (yes, giving away my age arent I ) You will live on long past your prime and probably burn out a few of my speakers in the process :-) And yes, been a Cash fan for many years..... Deanna
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 8:14pm — RNluvsKR
Your new album is awesome! Keep on rockin Kid! See ya in January! AP-Southgate, Mi
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 8:05pm — YarberryMarie
i love your music, i can always relate to it. when you played in st.louis last year i was there!!!! i couldn't afford front row, but when you came out to the stage i was shaking. it was my first concert and im thrilled it was with you. I absolutly love your music and i wish one day i'll get to meet you. I brought my mom and my two friends with me to the concert, i bought the tickets. My ex told me i couldnt go see you and thats one reason y he's my ex. lol !!!. i have seen how far you've come and how you've grown. Keep grownin- i'll keep buying. PLEASE COME TO ARKANSAS!!!! i'd love to set down and throw a couple back with ya.!!! Happy Birthday
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 7:47pm — tlcusmc
loving the new album! I love the way your music has grown and evolved. Feel like it is always going with my life, you are so right, when it is real you will feel it!!!! Wish I could celebrate with you on your birthday, since I live right here but my son is due jan 20th don't think that would work real well!! Keep rocking!!!!
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 7:33pm — Lynnette_3
Just bought the CD and I think its great. I think its an example of what a diverse artist you are. With each CD you put out we get to see another side of you musically. You are very talented and am so happy you share that with the rest of us. I hope I'm lucky enough to celebrate with you at "40 Field" in January. All the best, Lynnette Perry, MI
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 7:26pm — Txgirl_2
All the songs are so meaningful and seem so personal. Love them all! My 9 year old son keeps asking, "Can I please sing the bad words in God Bless Saturday, just once?" I'd love to be a fly on the wall when he's alone listening to it on his Ipod not realizing how loud he is singing it aloud not skipping a word!
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 7:09pm — Kati Jacobs
Wow what a awsome album. I just love it. Cash was right you just keep it going. Paper here in KS said you were coming with Jamey Johnson is it true would be great. So looking forward to April on the seas
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 7:09pm — Laelah
Kid the album is awesome, as a fellow Michigander you do us proud !!!
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 7:04pm — Seattle4Me
Thank you for sharing. you are a GREAT man. Love ya ROCK ON!!!!!!!
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 7:03pm — Dweebie69
I'm a huge fan, you're my boy, ran out to get it on my lunch hour ~ I don't love it~not even a little. Sorry. Happy upcoming 40th Birthday. I spent my 40th at the Minnesota State Fair 10th row center plaza partying to you. You were amazing. Thanks for the 40th birthday celebration I will never forget!!!
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 6:58pm — Julie Kalke
Wow! How lucky and honored you must have felt when you got that from Mr. Cash! You're right! No one can take that from you =) Thank YOU for all your hard work and effort and for all you've done for Michigan, and for reminding me,you're just a "regular guy" too. Watched the documentary on CMT today and loved seeing you as a father, and just hanging with friends =) Makes me want to move to Detroit! ;) But I'm a loyal West Michigan girl ;) (10 min. drive from the lake) ;) Went and picked up both CD's this afternoon (Born Free & Racing Father Time) Listened to Born Free, and liked it, but haven't listened to R.F.T. yet. I have to say I think my favorite is still Rock and Roll Jesus tho ;) I STILL have a hard time taking that CD out of my player even after all this time =) (its such a roller coaster ride of emotions) I have to say , I'm not one of those "crazy, screaming, girls" who wants to F**K you...I'm the girl that wants to sit around the fire with you and talk about life ;) I'm also a parent of a Senior (a single parent for 13 years and just recently remarried) and graduating this year is a scary thought! Hats off to you and your band! And if you're ever over in the West side of the state, there's an open invitation at my house! ;)
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 6:56pm — nelly
I haven't been a huge fan in the past, but this album and the messages it brings has perfect timing. I will be listening to it often. It sounds as if you're finding your true self and being true to your art. I never give much credit to anything the critics say and either should anyone else. They make a living by building people up or tearing them down, both play to the ego. From one of your newest fans. Lisa (Hometown Clarkston, MI)
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 6:44pm — trauma 23
Kid, love the new album. It is a great collaboration of artists, and great lyrics. Good to see you work with Bob Seger. I agree with Michelle, the best 13 dollars I have spent in a while. Keep up the good work, we are all looking forward to the tour.
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 6:37pm — Debbie Duff
Went this morning and got several copies of Born Free !!! It is awesome, to say the least. You continue to out do yourself and we are blessed with your talent....Keep the music going !!!!!!
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Tue, 11/16/2010 - 6:35pm — KidRockKelly
Another # 1 album for you !! It's only been 1 day and our son Lyric Vaughn already loves it!! You are # 1 around here.. have been since the RITZ days when I use to sneak out to see you! Love your music.. Great job once again !!

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