Kid Rock

American musician (born 1971)
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Robert James Ritchie, known professionally as Kid Rock, is an American musician, singer, rapper, and songwriter. After establishing himself in the Detroit hip hop scene, he broke through into mainstream success with a rap rock sound before shifting his performance style to country rock. A self-taught musician, he has said he can play every instrument in his backing band and has overseen production on all but two of his albums.

Kid Rock was born Robert James Ritchie in Romeo, Michigan, on January 17, 1971, the son of Susan and William "Bill" Ritchie (1941–2024), who owned multiple car dealerships. He was raised in his father's large home on extensive property, which included an apple orchard and barnyard for their horses. He attended Romeo High School. His younger sister, Jill Ritchie, is an actress. In the 1980s, Kid Rock became interested in hip hop, began to breakdance, and taught himself how to rap and DJ while performing in talent shows in and around Detroit.

Date of Birth17th January 1971
Age53 Years
Zodiac SignCapricorn
CountryUnited States of America
Current CityRomeo
Political AffiliationRepublican Party
LanguageEnglish
ReferenceIMDB
AliasesKid Rock
SpousesPamela Anderson
Career Start1988 (36 years ago)