Who were kid rock's wives?
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Kid Rock’s musical career is legendary. After breaking into the mainstream music scene in the late 1990s with songs like “Bawitdaba” and “Cowboy,” the Detroit native has gone on to sell more than 26 million albums. His unique blend of rap, rock and country music has helped him transcend genres and become one of the most popular recording artists going today. His in-your-face style in the studio and on stage has made Kid Rock a big contributor to the soundtrack of the WWE Universe. Several of his songs have been the official themes for WWE pay-per-view events, including “Cocky,” the worldwide hit, “All Summer Long,” and “New Orleans,” the official theme of WrestleMania 34. Kid Rock’s music has also been entrance music for a select few Superstars. The Undertaker used the 2000 single “American Bad Ass” as he thundered to the ring on his motorcycle, while Kid Rock’s cover of ZZ Top’s hit “Legs” blared through arenas around the world as Stacy Keibler made her way to the squared circle. He’s even brought his incomparable live show to WWE on several occasions, including a May 2000
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Kid Rock
(1971-)
Who Is Kid Rock?
Kid Rock’s musical journey is one that has encompassed underground Detroit rap, heavy metal and country rock, and by finding the perfect blend of all three, he turned an underwhelming career into a huge success. From early controversy over sexualized lyrics to selling 35 million records worldwide and marrying (and divorcing) Pamela Anderson, it’s been a wild ride for one of the wild men of rap.
Detroit, D-Nice and a Debut
Kid Rock was born Robert James Ritchie on January 17, 1971, in Romeo, Michigan, a small rural town north of the Detroit metro area. His father was a car dealer who owned a six-acre orchard where the young Ritchie would work along with his three siblings. He became interested in hip hop in the 1980s, joining a breakdance crew and teaching himself to rap and DJ. From there he began performing at local parties as part of a rap group called The Beast Crew and met D-Nice, a member of KRS-One’s Boogie Down Productions. This led to an opening slot at a BDP concert, and D-Nice, who was signed to Jive Records, helped Kid Rock lan
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17 Things You Didn’t Know About Kid Rock, Including the Truth About His Son!
Country fans know Kid Rock's real name, hometown and hit country and rock songs. Do you know his son's nickname, the story behind the house he grew up in and the playlist filled with song titles so dirty we blushed typing them?
This video and photo gallery of Kid Rock facts ranked Level 1 to 100 features rarely-seen photos and details about Robert James Ritchie's childhood, early adulthood and more.
Related: Inside Kid Rock's Replica White House
Kid Rock is rarely far from news headlines. At the start of 2025, he was a featured performer for Donald Trump's inauguration and a popular festival headliner.
A year earlier he was in the news for strong comments regarding a partnership between Live Nation and Ticketmaster. That's a bit ironic, because he has not always been honest about ticketing procedures, but you'll have to jump to Level 70 to see what we're talking about.
The "All Summer Long" singer's divorce, naughty bus tape with
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