Rock emerges as 'Rock 'n' Roll Jesus'
Kid Rock's latest album Rock 'n' Roll Jesus is a more sophisticated record compared to those in the past for the Detroit native. During a three-year hiatus, the Kid married and divorced Pamela Anderson, and is now laying down the tracks as never before.
As a self proclaimed "Rock 'n' Roll Jesus" he mixes up his usual rock, country and hip- hop cocktail.
In the track "Half Your Age" the Kid describes a girl "half your age and twice as hot," which could be in reference to his ex-wife Anderson whom he divorced in 2006, claiming irreconcilable differences. The couple dated in 2001 and broke up in 2003 only to get back together and join together in the holy union of marriage at the beginning of 2006.
Rumors claim Anderson had a miscarriage in November 2006, which may have led to the early divorce. Both have children from previous relationships. Pamela has two children with Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, while Rock has one son with old girlfriend Kelley South Russell.
Anderson's two leading men, Lee and Rock, got in somewhat of a scuffle during the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards. Supposedly Lee taunted Kid Rock from his seat during the award show, only to receive a not-so-dignified punch in the face.
Both men were escorted out of the Las Vegas Pearl Theater. Charges were later filed.
With many changes occurring in Rock's personal life, each track on the album seems to bring out a different personality from the depths of Rock's soul.
The first single "So Hott" brings it back to old school Rock with visions of trailer parks, scantily clad jiggling girls and feather boas, while "Amen" takes a more somber note by discussing the unnecessary deaths of soldiers, seeking salvation and having faith.
Rock is influenced by the Big Easy's deep blues background, while paying homage in the track simply called "New Orleans." On the record's only rap track, "Sugar," Rock plays God's gift to women asking, "Now who's going to give me some sugar tonight?"
No matter how serious he tries to portray himself, Rock is probably shirtless, standing on a car in some dusty town singing, "you got a body like a devil and you smell like sex."
Detroit native Kid Rock (nee Bob Ritchie) plays ringmaster in a traveling rap/rock circus act, screaming out rhymes while Twisted Brown Trucker grinds out Funk Metal riffs. Although Kid released three albums prior to attaining superstardom, it was Devil Without A Cause (1998) that made him a household name. His high-energy blend of rock, hip-hop, and trailer park pimp imagery has taken the world by storm, earning him legions of fans and a Grammy nomination. The metallic chant-fest "Bawitdaba" and country-tinged "Cowboy" continue to hype listeners around the globe.
John Mayer, Neil Young, the Rolling Stones, Kanye West, Kelly Clarkson, Sheryl Crow, Dashboard Confessional, Kid Rock, Melissa Etheridge, Paul McCartney, Motley Crue, Brian Wilson, Goo Goo Dolls, Audioslave, Maroon 5, Good Charlotte, Common, Simple Plan, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Staind are among the artists added to "ReAct Now: Music and Relief," a concert to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina, on September 10th on MTV, VH1 and CMT.
Other additions include artists with Lousiana and Mississippi ties including 3 Doors Down, Trent Reznor, the Neville Brothers, Marc Broussard, Cash Money's Baby and Lil' Wayne, and the Radiators. They join Green Day, Usher, Dave Matthews Band, Alicia Keys, Ludacris, Rob Thomas, Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, David Banner and John Mellencamp. The relief concert will be staged simultaneously in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville and Atlanta, with opportunities for viewers to phone in Red Cross donations.
Kid Rock Tour Dates
Mohegan Sun Arena : Uncasville, CT - 01/20/2006
Turning Stone Casino : Verona, NY - 01/21/2006
The Deltaplex : Grand Rapids, MI - 01/26/2006
The Dow Event Center : Saginaw, MI - 01/28/2006
Hara Arena : Dayton, OH - 01/29/2006
Joe Louis Arena : Detroit, MI - 02/03/2006
Joe Louis Arena : Detroit, MI - 02/04/2006
Gaylord Entertainment Center : Nashville, TN - 02/24/2006
The Arena At Gwinnett Center : Atlanta, GA - 02/25/2006
Exchange Park Fairgrounds : Ladson, SC - 04/08/2006
Kid Rox on Spike TV
01/25/05
Tune into Spike TV tonight for Kid Rock's performance on the premiere of Auto Rox, 'where rock 'n' roll crashes the cars show.' An awards show for guys to call their own, Auto Rox will present several car awards, including Best Luxury Car, Convertible, Mid-Life Crisis Car, and Hottest Ride. Check out some interesting lyrics during Rock's rendition of 'Cowboy.' Auto Rox is hosted by Carmen Electra, and airs at 9 PM EST on Spike TV.
