Kid Rock

About Kid Rock

He is a Southern rock performer who rose to prominence after the publication of his platinum debut album Devil Without a Cause.

Robert James Ritchie, better known as Kid Rock and sometimes Bobby Shazam, is an American rapper, disc racer, singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. His style is a mixture of rock, hip hop, country and heavy metal. As a self-taught musician, he plays all the instruments in his backing band and has overseen the production of all but his two albums. Kid Rock started his music career as a rapper and DJ, releasing his debut album Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast on Jive Records. His subsequent indie releases The Polyfuze Method and Early Mornin 'Stoned Pimp saw him develop a more distinctive style, which was fully realized on his breakout album Devil Without a Cause, sold 14 million copies. This album and its sequel, Cocky, is known to blend elements of hip hop, country, rock, and heavy metal. His most successful single of the period, "Cowboy", is considered the pioneer song in the country rap genre.

Born	January 17, 1971, Romeo, Michigan, U.S.
Years active	1988–present
Associated acts	Twisted Brown Trucker, Uncle Kracker, Joe C, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eminem, Sheryl Crow, D-Nice, Too $hort, Yelawolf, Machine Gun Kelly
Birth name	Robert James Ritchie
Also known as	Bobby Shazam
Genres	Rock, hip hop, country, rap rock, nu metal, Southern rock
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, piano, drums, turntables
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, rapper, disc jockey, musician, record producer
Labels	Top Dog, Broken Bow, Warner Bros, Lava, Atlantic, Jive

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Trivia

He was named Soundscan's top-selling solo artist of the 2000s.

Kid Rock before fame

He helped with apple picking and horse maintenance at his family's orchard. To pass the time while he was bored, he learned to breakdance and listen to rap music.

Achievement of Kid Rock

Soundscan named him the best-selling solo musician of the 2000s.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$150 Million

Kid Rock family life

He married Pamela Anderson on August 3, 2006, but the pair divorced on February 1, 2007. He had a son named Robert James Ritchie Jr. with Kelly Russell.

Associations of Kid Rock

He and Sheryl Crow co-wrote and recorded the country song"Picture" in 2001.

Kid Rock Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	183 cm
Eye Color	N/A
Hair Color	N/A

Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Pamela Anderson	Spouse	$12 Million	Actor