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    Merry Christmas
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    Kid Rock
    December 25, 2011

    I am but one of the many, lucky enough to have been BORN FREE.  Not by choice, but by the grace of God. I often have counted my blessings on my many journeys, and thought about those who were not born so lucky.  As I approach a new chapter in my life, more reflective, more aware of my surroundings and the struggles of people close and far, I realize I could better serve those in need if I could only SLOW MY ROLL and take some time to think about the things that are truly important in life.  I can’t stop the suffering in this world, but I can try to be proactive, do what I can when opportunity arises to help, or at least just CARE.  Sometimes the silence of a PURPLE SKY is so deafening it shuts out everything.  It’s been said WHEN IT RAINS, it pours, like the loss of a job on Monday, mounting debt on Wednesday, family problems Friday.  Sometimes all we can do is find an outlet in friends, family, music, parties, alcohol, and cut loose and scream, “GOD BLESS SATURDAY!”  Why can’t we just get along? You’re not that far left, I’m not that far right, must we constantly COLLIDE? I’m sure if we sat down and talked about things we wouldn’t end up that far apart, but rather a comfortable distance where we all can be happy and pursue our dreams without all the extremism that exists these days.  My hometown sure was FLYIN HIGH during the industrial revolution, we put the world on wheels, made ‘em sing and dance to our sound. The riots, white flight, mistreatment of workers, corporate greed, unions taking advantage, corruption, and education failures took their toll.  But a new day has dawned. My hometown has heart, style and knows how to pick themselves up and dust themselves off when we’ve been kicked down.  We understand it’s not only about where we’ve been, but also, more importantly, that it makes us who we are in TIMES LIKE THESE.  Always be proud of who you are, where you come from and never forget your roots. I love life as much as I love all of you. God bless you and ROCK ON.

    PS.  Thank you to my family, friends and fans.  I hope you have enjoyed this collection of ROCK BOTTOM BLUES, country, hip hop and soul. I enjoyed writing and recording it with the help of some friends and great musicians. I can honestly say I feel like I am in a great place musically and personally FOR THE FIRST TIME in a long time. I hope y’all are too.  Be cool and Merry Christmas.

     

     

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on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 6:11pm

I am but one of the many, lucky enough to have been BORN FREE.  Not by choice, but by the grace of God. I often have counted my blessings on my many journeys, and thought about those who were not born so lucky.  As I approach a new chapter in my life, more reflective, more aware of my surroundings and the struggles of people close and far, I realize I could better serve those in need if I could only SLOW MY ROLL and take some time to think about the things that are truly important in life.  I can’t stop the suffering in this world, but I can try to be proactive, do what I can when opportunity arises to help, or at least just CARE.  Sometimes the silence of a PURPLE SKY is so deafening it shuts out everything.  It’s been said WHEN IT RAINS, it pours, like the loss of a job on Monday, mounting debt on Wednesday, family problems Friday.  Sometimes all we can do is find an outlet in friends, family, music, parties, alcohol, and cut loose and scream, “GOD BLESS SATURDAY!”  Why can’t we just get along? You’re not that far left, I’m not that far right, must we constantly COLLIDE? I’m sure if we sat down and talked about things we wouldn’t end up that far apart, but rather a comfortable distance where we all can be happy and pursue our dreams without all the extremism that exists these days.  My hometown sure was FLYIN HIGH during the industrial revolution, we put the world on wheels, made ‘em sing and dance to our sound. The riots, white flight, mistreatment of workers, corporate greed, unions taking advantage, corruption, and education failures took their toll.  But a new day has dawned. My hometown has heart, style and knows how to pick themselves up and dust themselves off when we’ve been kicked down.  We understand it’s not only about where we’ve been, but also, more importantly, that it makes us who we are in TIMES LIKE THESE.  Always be proud of who you are, where you come from and never forget your roots. I love life as much as I love all of you. God bless you and ROCK ON.

PS.  Thank you to my family, friends and fans.  I hope you have enjoyed this collection of ROCK BOTTOM BLUES, country, hip hop and soul. I enjoyed writing and recording it with the help of some friends and great musicians. I can honestly say I feel like I am in a great place musically and personally FOR THE FIRST TIME in a long time. I hope y’all are too.  Be cool and Merry Christmas.

 

 

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Fri, 02/10/2012 - 3:54pm — Kati Jacobs
Thanks for all the great music & words that so inspire us to keep on keeping on. I hope you and yours had a wonderful Christmas & a great BD. Dont work to hard and get all the massages you can.. Be safe on all your travels and keep up the great work..
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Sun, 02/05/2012 - 4:26pm — EMSBlaurie
Hope you and Family , All had a wonderful Christmas , and New Years and , That you had a great 41st BirthDaY !! (sorry, I don't know why site doesn't load for me but once every cpl. mths. ?) BUT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS EVERYDAY..ALWAYS . Love You Much, see you in April ((HUGS))
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Mon, 01/16/2012 - 7:40pm — KIDKEL69
Happy Birthday to us...see video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM5U1AhXVXw -@kidkel69 -Kellie levans 01/17/1969 Wish I was in Detroit rock city celebrating our Birthday...peace see video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM5U1AhXVXw Kidkel69 party's with Kid Rock in the basement
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Mon, 01/16/2012 - 2:59pm — some kinda wonderful
Nice read..... Totally enjoyed my family and friends over the holiday!! Thanks for the insperation !! Merry Christmas to you and yours :-)
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Wed, 01/11/2012 - 6:50am — Gwendolyn_2
Beautifully said. May this New Year brings you continued blessings!!!!!
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Sun, 01/08/2012 - 7:26pm — GKrispyagn
xo
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Fri, 01/06/2012 - 8:16pm — Tammy - I'm the one.
Happy New Year! Still loving this! Came back to comment & hopefully you get this one. I was thinking that we already met! I went to see some break dancers when I was 13 (you were probably 11 or 12). In Detroit , somewhere off Outerdrive. I know it was you! I think I am your Detriot girl & I can't wait til our next life! Where you at?
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Fri, 01/06/2012 - 9:44am — sheila hubbard
god bless,can relate,stuck in god's country-beauty of his mnt,s,but i tell em u can take the girl out of mi. but u can't the mi. out of the girl-through u ,i still feel close to home.god lov ya, i know i do!!!shedog
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Thu, 01/05/2012 - 6:26pm — Lee_24
KR, In these times it's great to have someone as inspirational as you. There are a lot of people out there hurting right now and we need to stop and count our blessing and realize that we need to help others. Born Free says that on so many levels. It reminds me that nobody owns me and I am free to love and care for anyone I want too and in the end you thank God for having made all of it possible by making you Born Free.
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Wed, 01/04/2012 - 7:59pm — tawnya73
What a wonderful message. I admire you so much for your charity, but mostly b/c of your talent as a song writer and singer. I hope you finally get what you deserve in 2012 and can be completely happy with life! I appreciate your CARE tours and making concerts available to people all over the country. I saw you 3 times in 2011. And I get my 1st 2012 concert of you in March. Wish I could be on your cruise, but nothing available. Wishing you and your family the best! Thank you for what you do!
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Tue, 01/03/2012 - 3:52pm — lexxykat
Happy New Year to you and Yours Bobby - you are truly an inspiration to me and many many others. Just the thought of you sitting down at your computer and typing those words to US means ALOT!!! Thank you for everything that you do for everyone...your Care tour certainly has hopefully taught alot of people to give back when they can. - you have made me truly appreciate the things in life - I have met some awesome people thru this fanclub and the many others you have - Eye Candy Friday club (one of my favs), Kid Rock Congregation, the Kid Rock Family, the Kid Rock Lifeline (helping those in need) Kid Rock's Bad Ass Bitches and so on and so on and can't wait to meet them in Miami in April!!! I will most certainly personally give you a big fat HUG when I see you 113 days in Miami!!!! Keep it Real and Keep it ROCKin Thanks for all you do - - Kid Rock Fan For Life! with much respect and love! xoxox
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Tue, 01/03/2012 - 11:41am — lisa007
You inspire so many. May 2012 bring you nothing but good will and happiness.
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Tue, 01/03/2012 - 1:27am — Carla_4
Hi Kid Rock I am a Clarkston resident and have seen you at the Woodshop. Thanks for all of your kindness and generosity. I wish I could shake your hand and thank you personally for all the wonderful things you have done here in our community. I have been laid off work with Dr. Prudhomme D.D.S. that I have worked for th past 10 years I know things will get better. Keep up the good work. You are always an inspiration. Always look forward to your summer concerts. Thanks.......Carla Maki
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Tue, 01/03/2012 - 12:49am — LINDA
I just read your post about "Merry Christmas"---you couldn't have put it any better...right now, my life isn't what i expected it to be and its not turning out to well, but...when I finished reading your post NEWS, its making me think....theres hope for me.....yes, things can get much worse, but, some do have it worse then my-self...so, Thank You for that and I hope you had a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year....God bless You and your Family....your biggest Fan....not just because of your music, which by the way, i listen to everyday...but, because of you being you!!....Thank you.
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Mon, 01/02/2012 - 8:39pm — texlch
Happy New Year to you and your family. Thank you for what you give generously in sharing your music, your talent and your life with all of us. To whom much is given, much is required, you carry that responsibility with humility. Looking forward to seeing you again and again this year! And listening to you every day. God Bless. from laura
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Mon, 01/02/2012 - 2:59pm — ageless1der
I totally understand the meaning of being "born free" I'm in the process of moving to another state(Kentucky). but i will NEVER forget my roots & the love i have for this great lake state, Michigan will always be my home, when i talk bout Michigan i will tell the people what Great people we have, we Care,we Give & most of all we Live. For the 1st time in a long time my life has come full circle, I'm being transferred from the FORD Dearborn truck plant to the Louisville assembly. I will miss so many friends & family but they all know that I'm doing the right thing, Life is a journey not a destination & where i end up before i die, is where I'll be. I will miss the concerts here in Detroit ..Kid i hope you visit KY i would love to see you there, take care & remember God bless everyday.
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Sun, 01/01/2012 - 2:36pm — LYONKIND
reading these posts make me wanna vom! cheesetastic
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Sun, 01/01/2012 - 11:41am — katrock
Your post is cool, most importantly it is authentic. Born Free album has truely helped me find an outlet when I have no one to turn to numerous times this past year. It's amazing how your lyrics and now this post makes me realize there's someone else out there that gets it too. I can relate to each song in one way or another. I'm still waiting for the long term of "For The Firrst Time in a long time". Keeping faith it will happen one day. 5 days before Christmas I had a close friend pass away so once again in my life," When it Rains" helps get me through. I want to thank you for all your work, all you do and you just being you. Happy New Year to you not only as an artist but truely as who you are. Stay cool, take good care and may God Bless you throughout the new year. Happy New Year !
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Sun, 01/01/2012 - 9:55am — Kassrock
Luv the post...Very happy to hear you are in a great place musically as well as personally.:) I hope 2012 is as great for you as 2011 was! Thanks for the hard work and dedication..and the great shows..especially The Care Tour....most importantly...thanks for the music!!!!!!
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Sat, 12/31/2011 - 12:44pm — D4evr
Merry Christmas and The Most Blessed New Year ~ Ever !!! Thank You, Bobby, for your time and thoughtfulness in what you wrote to share with us. Thank you for sharing: your life, your hopes, your wishes...your friendship, gratitude and thankfulness. May YOU be richly blessed today and throughout the coming New Year with Peace, Togetherness, and answered prayers. ~peace~ Keep the Faith ~D I Thank God with each remembrance of you, Bobby. (Philip 1:3) YOU are a Blessing!!
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Sat, 12/31/2011 - 11:47am — rjl1969
I usually don't ask for favors but when they are not for me , I don't mind asking. I work as a registered nurse case manager, patient navigator, business developer, marketer, insurance specialist , nurse consultant, and educator in a skilled nursing facility. I recently met a woman who works in medical records who is a sweet, hard working, loving, black female who goes out of her way to help anyone. She has lost approx 50-70 lbs recently and the doctors told her she may have stomach cancer. She has not told her family or any other coworkers other than myself. She can't afford the money to have the surgery which requires 5000 down to remove the cancer and she continues to lose weight. I thought about doing a fun raiser to raise the money for her surgery but she doesn't want anyone to know. She recently found out that I was attending your show at Winstar on march 3, 2011 and was very excited exclaiming that you were one of her favorite artists. She asked me if I knew of any connections to get tickets and unfortunately my connection is ticket master which has just about sold out of tickets and the cheapest tickets were 95 which she could not afford and unfortunately they are no longer available due to ticket sellers buying them up and reselling them at double to quadruple the price. My tickets for VIP were 250 each for north 6th row ff and next day only tickets to be found in that area had doubled in price. I wish I could afford to get them for her but I'm still paying off Xmas bills buying for 27 people and feeding them all. I could pay for her trip up there or let her go with me if she had tickets. I don't normally ask for charity . I usually am the giver of charity but in this case I would be forever grateful if you could provide her with a ticket to the show on march 3. I would give mine up but my husband would be disappointed as they were a Xmas gift which I had been asking for a we were to go together as he loves you just as much as I do. Please message me.
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Sat, 12/31/2011 - 9:05am — ooops
Merry Christmas and Happy Nye All
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Sat, 12/31/2011 - 9:04am — ooops
Better than right is being right and cool at the same time. Born Free is the most inspirational album to ever hit the air (wish it hit the air waves here, in houston) but you know what I mean. Roll on Kid.
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Sat, 12/31/2011 - 8:09am — Olivia_5
I want to thank you because listening to 'born free' I took different crazy decision in 2011. In 2012 if all keeps going I will make something that make myself feel free. I want to thank you, because I always listen to your music when I try to build my dream in the reality. I listen to u in the train, in the car, when I go to work, when I go to my different courses, when I go to university, when I am in the metro. Hope this year will be gorgeous for you and full of wonderful things and love.
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Sat, 12/31/2011 - 3:27am — luckyd
Hi Kid it has been a long time just wanted to say Hi you came to Our House on the cornner of wesson and buchanan back in 1996 you came a long way since then proud to know you dont know if you do remember I do and that's all that matters way to go Kid good luck in the coming new year

Sat, 12/31/2011 - 12:02am — TBrown
Thanks Kid for the live version of For the First Time at Center Stage (ATL). Great note and I'm really looking forward to hearing your next album and seeing my next show. You're right, you are at a great place in life. Things just keep rolling along because you continue to rock the world. Happy New Year and I hope to see you soon! TB
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Fri, 12/30/2011 - 11:12pm — JD_4
Very clever. Brought a smile to my face. Here's hoping 2012 brings all the best to you and yours. May we all remember every day to count our blessings. Life, even with all its' madness, is still pretty darn good. May the road rise up to meet you. Cheers.
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Fri, 12/30/2011 - 11:32am — TammyT.
I haven't been on for awhile,(Kid Rock site) I am a week late but,Merry Christmas,I Hope It was a great one for you and your family and a Happy New Year! to everyone.. God Bless and your a charm Bobby!
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Fri, 12/30/2011 - 11:10am — Krangel4ever
Wow....you are an amazing person with a huge heart!! You inspire me to be an even better person. God Bless you in the new year to come! Much love from my family to yours!! Angelle
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Fri, 12/30/2011 - 8:31am — Barbara_6
Just a warm/heart felt letter to all. It did bring tears to my eyes, mostly sad because of family that has passed in the last 3 years. But you are right, we do pick ourselves up and try to go on. Thanks for all that you do for others and our great state of Michigan! You all take CARE and a late Merry Christmas to you and yours and a very Happy New Year to all!!!

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