Devil Without a Cause · rap rock to country
Kid Rock
Detroit musician who went from rap rock to country rock
- Born1971
- BreakoutDevil Without a Cause
- FromDetroit scene
Photo: The White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Age
How old is Kid Rock?
55 years old1
Kid Rock is 55 years old. He was born on January 17, 1971.
- Wikipedia: Kid Rock, revision of Oct 21, 2026
Quick Profile
- Known for: Musician, singer, rapper and songwriter
- Born: January 17, 1971
- Albums: Devil Without a Cause, Cocky, Rock n Roll Jesus
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Career Highlights
- Kid Rock (Robert James Ritchie) is an American musician, singer, rapper and songwriter who came up in the Detroit hip-hop scene, broke through with rap rock and later moved to country rock.
- A self-taught musician, he can play every instrument in his backing band and has produced all but two of his albums.
- After Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast (1990), The Polyfuze Method (1993) and Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp (1996), his breakthrough was Devil Without a Cause (1998). Later albums include Cocky (2001) and Rock n Roll Jesus (2007).
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People mentioned
Kid Rock comes up in these episodes:
- We Might Be Drunk Halloween (Oct 25, 2026) with Jim Florentine, Rachel Feinstein and Ian Fidance, at 35:00: a Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd show in Jersey, then the same bill again this summer.
- Radio | Public Figures – A Nateland Podcast | Ep #33 (MyShowNotes)
- Joe Rogan Experience #2507 – Harland Williams (MyShowNotes)
FAQ
Who is Kid Rock?
Kid Rock (Robert James Ritchie) is an American musician, singer, rapper and songwriter who came up in the Detroit hip-hop scene, broke through with rap rock and later moved to country rock.
Where does Kid Rock come up on MyShowNotes?
3 episodes so far. See the list above.