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    Kid Rock
    February 09, 2011

    It's this simple, If you bought tix to tonights show and can't make it, YOU WILL BE GETTING A REFUND, STRAIGHT OUT OF MY POCKET. I've never ripped any of my fans off, EVER!!! I have also NEVER missed a show. I know there are people who drove here from Memphis and Oklahoma, been in there cars all day driving and dealing with this shitty weather, the same as me and my band have the WHOLE TOUR. You so called "fans" on my website bitchin and moanin and saying i'm greedy, can GO FUCK YOURSELVES, plain and simple. Throw out my cd's and lose my number, I don't want drama kings and queens like yall anywhere around myself, band, crew, family or my fans.

    Thank you to the real fans who not only understand my situation but defended me. It's not easy to tour in these conditions and also be stuck on the road with a teenage son at home and in high school. I make alot of money, no question, but i've never ripped anyone off to do it. I have sacraficed alot to live this dream and play music for all of you, i wouldn't trade it for the world, but the fact remains. To the people who made it too tonights show, I WON'T LET YOU DOWN. Now, time to make a set list and get ready to ROCK. Hope everyone traveling gets here safe!! Kid Rock (straight from the dressing room!)

     

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on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 8:22pm

It's this simple, If you bought tix to tonights show and can't make it, YOU WILL BE GETTING A REFUND, STRAIGHT OUT OF MY POCKET. I've never ripped any of my fans off, EVER!!! I have also NEVER missed a show. I know there are people who drove here from Memphis and Oklahoma, been in there cars all day driving and dealing with this shitty weather, the same as me and my band have the WHOLE TOUR. You so called "fans" on my website bitchin and moanin and saying i'm greedy, can GO FUCK YOURSELVES, plain and simple. Throw out my cd's and lose my number, I don't want drama kings and queens like yall anywhere around myself, band, crew, family or my fans.

Thank you to the real fans who not only understand my situation but defended me. It's not easy to tour in these conditions and also be stuck on the road with a teenage son at home and in high school. I make alot of money, no question, but i've never ripped anyone off to do it. I have sacraficed alot to live this dream and play music for all of you, i wouldn't trade it for the world, but the fact remains. To the people who made it too tonights show, I WON'T LET YOU DOWN. Now, time to make a set list and get ready to ROCK. Hope everyone traveling gets here safe!! Kid Rock (straight from the dressing room!)

 

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Marie_10's picture

Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:59pm — Marie_10
AND THAT IS WHY I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU. KEEPING IT REAL...
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:49pm — Cindy_52
Kid I am glad to see that you really are a down to earth person with a BIG heart! As for those so called bitchin' fans that bought ticks to the concert, if they can't make it to tonight's concert and YOU are there; then I guess they were never TRUE KidRock fans to begin with so Fuck 'em! As we say it in the South FEED 'EM FISHHEADS & BEANS! Lol! Don't Change, Keep It Real & Rock On Brother!!! We still LOVE ya' and will continue to listen to your great lyrics and music! Have a great show!!!!
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:47pm — Essie Rosselli
Spoken in true Kid Rock form. Straight forward and honest. If you can't handle the truth then you don't want to know Bobby!!!!
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:47pm — 79LTD
First let me say. I just got your new c d . thank you love it. You are a true Michigander. Fuck snow lets go. just takes you longer. Here's hopping you come closer to Branson MO more than 4 to 5 hours. This poor white boy can't afforded it. Hell i got my tattoo on layaway. Keep making great music And we'll keep listening. Or ware out the old ones. .
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:47pm — Educatme123
I admire you, Kid for not canceling. Had I had known we would have been out of school in advance (I'm a teacher) I would have been there!!! I just couldnt take a day off at the time (im in NWAR) BUT, Ill see you in Memphis!! Can't wait!! You are my favorite!!
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:45pm — kmazz38
Well said!!! This is why I am and always will be a fan of you and your music...ROCK ON!!
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:44pm — Lisa_89
You said it Kid Rock!!and you shouldnt refund any tickets!!!It's their choice to cause drama and not attend and their loss!! Cant wait till you come to Vegas or LA.. No weather issues here!! Absolutely love your music!! Never stop!!
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:43pm — kaless47
HEY KID....DONT WORRY SO MUCH ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE THINK OR SAY.....JUST BE URSELF....UR DOIN A GOOD JOB AND MAKING LOTS OF MONEY.....
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:41pm — Kevin Trigg
I work at Verizon Arena, although I was on the floor, I saw none of the show but watched the fan's the entire time. Not once did I see anyone having a bad time. Ticket holder's that wanted to come showed up. I spoke with folk's that drove in from all corner's of the state to see the show, they drove slow and had no problem's. I'm from Michigan myself, the snow we have is nothing compared to what they get in MI. Everyone quit bitchin' and bellyachin' about the show last night. He scheduled a concert, you bought a ticket, he showed up and played as he said he would. That is what everyone paid for, him to show up and play. Folks would be moaning worse if he did not show up. If you want artist's to not show up for their own concert's, quit buying ticket's or pay to see George Jones. If you buy them, they will come! Flint MI born and bred, represent!
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:40pm — Walleye Slayer
Kid Rock for President! Only someone so grounded would be able to understand the hard working people of this great nation and refund out of his own pocket.
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:35pm — Blondie_4
Come on people grown up and stop Bitching! I drove three hours through a storm to see the concert in Wichita, Kansas and it was AWESOME! Loved your statement!
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:34pm — kathykirby
I didnt get to the concert but i will be there when u get to Dallas. If the people out there cant understand your commitment to your fans then they do what you said in statement. AS fan i get Kid you will always rock in my heart.
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:29pm — Dejuan
Today, your in our thoughts for safe travels to see all of your fans.. I will see you Monday night in Pensacola Florida for the first time and I so ffin can't wait:) this is my husbands Valentine before he leaves for Iraq on Thursday.. so thank you so very much for taking time away from your family to entertain mine. Love the new CD, every single track is so amazing..looking forward to seeing you live, cocktails vip lunge at 6 and then rollin one before the show! And get your butt back down here for deer season DEC-JAN and we will head out to the lease in Alabama.. Camie Lupinacci Section 1 row 13 see you there...
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:28pm — Leigh_11
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME! Cant believe you'd even expect a refund cos YOU didn't attend. You paid for a service which was fully provided and then some. You think you had it hard to get somewhere? Try getting yourself, a band, a whole crew, technicians and an unbelievable amount of equipment in oversized vehicles somewhere. Bobs managing it on a very tight schedule when he coulda just said fuck it...jesus, most artists cancel huge gigs cos they got a sore throat. If HE doesn't show, then you are due a refund. As it stands, you got what you paid for, he was there, the worlds best live show was provided and the seat you paid for was there.. The venue doesn't owe you a refund and kid rock sure as hell doesn't. The fact that he offers u one from his own pocket just shows how much he cares and go's above and beyond for the fans.. I haven't read all the posts but i'm sure its only a handful of fuckwits, but maybe they should be sending their shitty little posts to god, mother nature or their local mayor and see if they offer refunds..
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:25pm — CharityDF
And this is why I love this man! Roll on, rollercoaster!
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:24pm — TheresaMaz
I am so excited to see Kid tomorrow night in Louisville we are heading down to the houseboat on Saturday at the big Dale Hollow your band is welcome any time we rock on the point to you every weekend and have seen you several times best concerts ever . Love the old stuff mixed with some new hope you do it again on this tour. Last time we seen you was in Nashville with Run making an entrance hope to see a surprise Hank or Snoop tomorrow LOL. Cant wait hope you open with Bawitaba . Keep on rocking and more rappin also . Have all your CD's in the Pod we have Kid Rock Rock the point weekends all the time. see you tomorrow on the 37th floor seats hope we can see you we are short lol
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:24pm — scooterc1
Give 'em hell! You didn't give 'em hell you just told them the truth and they thought it was hell! Can't wait to see you in Jacksonville Fl on March 9th..........do you remember Stevie Carson from Detroit? His Dad and I are going to see you here and Stevie sent us a few pictures of you and him hanging out in Detroit years ago. Rock on!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:24pm — Chico
Kid you are 100% correct my wife and I caught your shown again in Bossier City LA and once again unbelievable.....crazy energy from start to finish best money I spent in a long time. I can understand where you are coming from...what about the fans that were able to make the show...if you would of canceled then they would of probably been pissed. What is the old saying " Your Damed if you do and your Damned if you don't". Man you just keep doing what you do Bustin your ass traveling the road and bringing GREAT MUSIC to the ones that have been there since "Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast". We are looking forward to the Jackson MS and Houston TX show because once again we know the ENERGY will be CRAZY. Thanks again Chico and Kelli Hull Bossier City, LA
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:23pm — Kelly_44
I Love your new Born Free CD, songs with a message. Love that you filmed the video up here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, I am a Native of Marquette. Born and Raised, I've traveled everywhere - East, South, West, But nothing compares to Lake Superior. Would Love to see you if you come back! I'm a new Fan, but you converted me with Born Free, Keep doin what you do, I'm listening now! Love the pic!
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:23pm — angie_30
We missed the Little Rock show due to weather too. We are not upset about the money we just hate that we didn't get to see you perform. Maybe you could just give us credit in the online store instead of a refund. My family would love t-shirts from the tour. I would love the vinyl copy of Rock n Roll Jesus - the album is our favorite. I bet all those that were complaining and saying they would never support you again would be the first ones to get and wear their free t-shirts. They need to get t-shirts that say " I had tickets to the Little Rock concert and all I got was this t-shirt". You could add a choice word before t-shirt but I can't. (I'm a kindergarten teacher.) Please come back to Little Rock again. Don't let them ruin it for all of us.
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:23pm — Karen_60
To all of you ungrateful so called fans! At least you were able to get a ticket to the show, living in Detroit it is impossible to get a ticket. I have never seen Kid Rock and would love the opportunity and here you had the opportunity and chose not to go. You should not even get your money back. Kid Rock would NEVER be treated this way in Detroit.
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:20pm — azlyn
Just because you have money...money you worked hard for...sacrificed your time and life for...does not mean that you have to let stupid assed people shit all over you. Your comment was spot on and just because you are a musician does not erase the fact that you are a human like the rest of us and have every right to get pissed off at ignorance. By the way you have given me MANY hours of happiness and entertainment with your music...thanks Kid. Blessed be~~~
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:17pm — Rob_13
Kid I like your music and you seem like a stand up guy. The way you handled this situation is I think admirable, but whats with the language. I was with you up to that point.
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:16pm — HeidiN_2
I love how you tell it like it is... I will be seeing you in Pensacola on Valentines Day! I can not wait! NOTHING would keep me from missing one of your shows- YOU ARE THE BEST!!
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:14pm — Tigergirl
Making the show, you're a greedy bastard only looking out for you! But if you don't make the show, then you don't care about no one but yourself and who gives a fuck what the fans think? How far they had to drive or how long they've been waiting to see their fav guy...you can't make the world happy but you can do what you think is right. So kick ass like you always do and show everyone that Kid Rock is a Michigan man who takes his life serious. Your show in Detroit was the MOST amazing and I'm proud to have been there. It takes effort, plenty of hard work and determination to be on the road; especially in winter. Be safe, Kid and bring it home to MI where we love you.
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:10pm — rockgirl47
Refund their tickets no way! If they can't make it to the show then that is on them. You work hard for your money just like they do......you do not control the weather! Looking forward to your show in Jacksonville, Fl March 9th then on to the cruise April 7th yea!!
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:10pm — SCmom
Tell it baby - I love how you never pull punches! Good luck with the rest of the tour.....and, DAMN, lookin' fine!
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:08pm — Jrock_2
It's very commendable of you to reimburse our hard earned money and I for one appreciate it! I work hard to support my family and could not afford the tickets a day off work and a motel room to come to Little Rock to see you last night. I understand that the weather is beyond your control but when the state police and national guard are telling us to say off of the roads because it's too dangerous I felt that I must listen to them. I have children to raise and could not take that chance. I know you understand that as you have a son too. I appreciate the fact that you performed for those that were able to make it and that you are making it right for those of us who could not. Most of your fans are the hardworking blue collar American citzens of this great country and we don't want something for nothing....we are all willing to work for what we get. I do not feel that I'm taking out of your pocket to put in mine....it was mine to begin with and due to conditions beyond our control I did not get what I paid for. The tickets were a bday gift for my fiance...my heart is broken bc now I have nothing to give him....all I had was the money for the tickets which probably isnt much to you but for us...it was a BUNDLE.
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:03pm — Judy_24
Well said! Be safe and can't wait to see you on the boat, my 2nd time!
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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:03pm — robynaiton
WOW!!!!! Kid Rock, you are truly amazing! I cannot imagine any other performer actually refunding tickets to their fans because of bad weather. I live in Montreal, so know all about crappy weather, and the difficulties surrounding it. To do what you did is amazing, and I am so impressed; I also love the fact that you told the moaners and bitching ones to basically go to hell! Right On!!! Love you and see you on the Boat in April!! Keep on Rockin!! Love, Rocking Robyn

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