OT - Kid Rock serving up some good ole' Freep hate
I've never been a huge fan of Kid Rock, but his response to Susan Tompor's Free Press article on his "Made in Detroit" clothing line has me reevaluating that.
Too bad DB couldn’t have opened with the same line as Kid Rock back during the Freep Jihad presser..
KID'S RESPONSE
Let me first start off by cordially inviting you to go fuck yourself. I have always said that I do care what people in my hometown think of me, and the hatchet job you have just written about The Made In Detroit company in The Detroit Free Press has made me so upset that I am left with no choice but to defend myself and my company.
Dear Susan Tompor,
February 11th, 2012 at 12:46 PM ^
he's eligible in 2015. Don't let your judgement cloud your vision because you know the dude, theres no way in hell hell makes it.
February 11th, 2012 at 1:09 PM ^
artist that has charted on 3 different categories on Billboard? The guy is a legend. He defined metal rap. His live shows will get him in alone.
February 11th, 2012 at 1:19 PM ^
Anybody can chart nowdays, it's a joke. Shows do't put you in the R and R Hall of Fame.
February 11th, 2012 at 1:31 PM ^
can let anyone in. Beastie Boys, Michael Jackson, and Prince do not fall into the classic definition of Rock and Roll. KR has done as much to perpetuate R/R as anyone recently in Detroit.
February 11th, 2012 at 1:42 PM ^
You still haven't told me what Robert Ritchie has done to get in the R and R Hall of Fame. There's still acts out there such as Tom Petty, SRV, Jethro Tull, the Gues Who, the Moody Blues, etc, who were a hundred times more talented than Kid Rock who aren't in. And if KR gets in before any of them, it's a travesty.
February 11th, 2012 at 1:36 PM ^
If anyone can do it, you should be able to name at least 20 artists who have charted on 3 different categories. Go.
February 11th, 2012 at 1:55 PM ^
Temptations, Elvis, Supremes, Johnny Cash, Jackson 5, Dolly Parton, Glen Campbell, Kenny Rodgers, Clapton, Al Green, Four Tops, Carl Perkins, Dianna Ross, Porter Wagoner, Wayne Newton, Queen, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Linda Rondstat, Johnny Rivers. Those are just off the top of my head. And if you think Kid Rock holds a candle toany of them you're delusional.
February 11th, 2012 at 2:06 PM ^
Which three genres did, for example, Queen or Carl Perkins chart on? You realize he's talking about genres, not just charting on US and Canadian country. If you go by the standards you're going by, Kid Rock has at least four.
February 11th, 2012 at 2:24 PM ^
Carl Perkins charted in country, rock-a-billy, rock and roll,and more. Queen was rock and roll, prog rock, and even opera. Please don't tell me Robert Ritchie was better than anyone mentioned because if you thinkhe was, you know nothing about music.
February 11th, 2012 at 2:34 PM ^
It doesn't really help your point when you start comparing Kid Rock to Elvis, The Supremes, The Temptations, and Queen. I love that you can't see how dumb it sounds to name a handful of amazing artists who did the same thing as Kid Rock and then say "see, he sucks."
February 11th, 2012 at 4:36 PM ^
So youre saying because he did the same thing as the Supremes, Temeptations, Elvis,etc, he should be in the R and R hall of Fame, nice logic.
February 11th, 2012 at 5:11 PM ^
February 11th, 2012 at 2:40 PM ^
There's no such thing as a rockabilly chart or an opera chart. Making rockabilly music and charting with it is not the same thing as charting on three different chart genres. Please don't insult my intelligence and make shit up at the same time.
February 11th, 2012 at 4:38 PM ^
Ok, then list the 4 categories he's charted in. And there is a rock a billy category, shows how much yo uknow.
February 11th, 2012 at 5:34 PM ^
I'll go one better, I'll give you 12:
Hot 100
Billboard 200
Rock Songs
Rock Albums
Country Songs
Pop Songs
Radio Songs
Adult Contemporary
Alternative Songs
Alternative Albums
Hard Rock Albums
I didn't bother listing the European, Japanese charts, etc. Go find me the Billboard Rockabilly chart.
February 11th, 2012 at 5:49 PM ^
You're shitting me right. How many of these categories weren't around when all the ones I mentioned were around. Jesus, anybody can make up categories, get a clue. Rock songs, Rock albums, Pop songs, Radio songs, Alternative songs, Alternative albums, Hard Rock albums and Hot 100 were not around. You're makin this up right, holy shit, I've never heard of this, oh my God this is funny. Radio songs? This is hilarious, now I know you'remaking this up, nice try though.
February 11th, 2012 at 6:03 PM ^
Billboard.com. They're all Billboard categories. It's right fucking here:
http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/kid-rock/chart-history/12517
You're the dumbass trying to tell me there's a rockabilly chart and you're accusing me of making shit up. How rich is that?? You're the dumbass trying to tell me that the Hot 100 wasn't around for Carl Perkins - hey, guess what, it started in 1958. You might as well quit while you're behind.
February 11th, 2012 at 3:33 PM ^
February 11th, 2012 at 2:28 PM ^
Not knowing what Carl Perkins did tells me you know nothing about music,case closed.
February 11th, 2012 at 2:30 PM ^
Lots of acts have charted different categories, please don't tell me this is your basis for KR getting into the R and R Hall of Fame because it's weak.
February 11th, 2012 at 11:41 AM ^
I don't really have a dog in this fight, but if you personally consider Bob Seger the ultimate musical authority, then shouldn't you take him at his word when he praises Kid Rock?
February 11th, 2012 at 12:07 PM ^
Seger is probably the musical authority in Michigan, but who's he to praise about Michigan music now days, Eminem, Uncle Kracker. Kid Rock wins by default.
February 11th, 2012 at 2:24 PM ^
February 11th, 2012 at 1:33 PM ^
Eminem is the best lyricist of the musical generation, over any genre.
February 11th, 2012 at 3:37 PM ^
February 11th, 2012 at 10:46 AM ^
Say what you will about Kid Rock's methods but he's a tireless defender of the city and for that, I'm a fan. There's certainly nothing false or phony about him. And yes, I do like his music, too.
February 11th, 2012 at 11:06 AM ^
February 11th, 2012 at 10:48 AM ^
NEVER laid down for anyone. His language is colorful but his message is spot-on. He has always stuck to his principles. Even when he was married to Pam Anderson he would not "Go Hollywood" and remaind true.
I knew him way back in the day and he has "kept it real" his entire life.
February 11th, 2012 at 10:50 AM ^
There are a lot of "real" things that aren't admirable.
February 11th, 2012 at 11:02 AM ^
Seeing that all beings are flawed, I don't think it wise to castigate someone for their personal foibles. Kid Rock's behavior has not hurt anyone that I know of and he has made efforts to help others. At the end of the day that puts him in the "good guy" category in my book even with the excessive drinking, womanizing, and drug use. What bad acts he committs he does to himself. He will suffer the consequences in time for that bahavior. Hopefully for him it won't be fatal.
February 11th, 2012 at 11:39 AM ^
Good luck with that.
I hate everyone, so you'll have a tough time skewering people I like.
P.S. He used to be a drug dealer, so he didn't just hurt himself.
February 11th, 2012 at 12:42 PM ^
while techically is illegal, I would not call a "Drug Dealer".
February 11th, 2012 at 1:56 PM ^
A person who sells drugs is a dealer of drugs or a "drug dealer." And even if you disagree about that (although there's no real reason to do so), you've admitted that he sold drugs. I don't like him. He's a tool, he writes and performs shitty music, and he used to sell drugs. The fact that he represents Detroit, or at least pretends to, is a disgrace to the city.
It's pretty sad that when we're looking for champions of the city of Detroit, Kid Rock's efforts are praised so heavily.
Pardon me while I look for some better Detroit role models.
February 11th, 2012 at 2:07 PM ^
...get off your high horse about Kid Rock's past indiscretions. The guy genuinely cares about Detroit and is trying to make a difference with his Kid Rock Foundation.
I doubt that you really think the only people who are worthy of respect are those with pristine backgrounds.
February 11th, 2012 at 6:19 PM ^
so he sold a little weed when he was a kid.... so what? You must be perfect. He's done more for this area than pretty much anyone. He constantly gives back to the community and is always "repping" Michigan. Unless you're doing more to help Detroit, you should just keep your garbage opinions to yourself
February 11th, 2012 at 10:53 AM ^
remainded loyal to Detroit his entire life. He would perform concerts and dontate the proceeds to charity. No one can claim they love Detroit MORE than KR. He IS Detroit.
February 11th, 2012 at 11:43 AM ^
It's hard to "be Detroit" when you didn't grow up there and you don't live there.
I suppose Denard Robinson "is East Lansing" because he lives about an hour away from there.
February 11th, 2012 at 11:53 AM ^
According to Sparty logic, it's hard to be a Michigan fan when you didn't go there, but some of us are anyway. It's not like it's his fault his parents lived in Romeo when he was born. Similar to how you don't have to have actually attended U-M to be a fan, I don't see why he should have to maintain a dwelling within the city limits to "be Detroit."
February 11th, 2012 at 12:00 PM ^
You can be a fan of Detroit without living there, but to "be Detroit", I'm sorry, but you ought to have the balls to live there.
Some people might claim to be fans of the University of Michigan who never attended, but they probably wouldn't/shouldn't claim to "be the University of Michigan."
It might be a subtle difference, but there's a distinction.
February 11th, 2012 at 3:46 PM ^
February 11th, 2012 at 10:10 PM ^
if I wanted to "be" Argentina, I would have to live in Argentina or at least visit Argentina. I am having none of that!
February 11th, 2012 at 3:48 PM ^
It's hard to "be Detroit" when you didn't grow up there and you don't live there.
This stupid city-vs-suburb mentality is just poisonous to the Detroit area. Most other metropolitan areas don't get as hung up on this stuff (and consequently, their suburbs and central city actually find ways to cooperate once in a while).
Kid Rock is from Metro Detroit. That counts as "Detroit" to most of the world.
February 11th, 2012 at 4:46 PM ^
tell people that I am from Detroit. I have never lived south of M-59 but I am "from Detroit" and proud of it.
I dont get why people want to put a wall up at 8 Mile Rd.
February 11th, 2012 at 5:31 PM ^
and swallow them all up - Unigov! In general, I think just about every other metropolitan area has city vs suburbs issues to some degree. Not sure what the perfect answers are...
February 11th, 2012 at 11:30 AM ^
3 cheers for KR. I have no problem whatsoever with the response or the language. Well done.
February 11th, 2012 at 1:14 PM ^
February 11th, 2012 at 1:28 PM ^
Can't blame the dude. Are you in Southeast MI right now? Look outside.
February 11th, 2012 at 1:42 PM ^
February 11th, 2012 at 4:49 PM ^
at an Award Show not at the Hollywood Kroger. I own a cabin in Northern Michigan, does that make me "Not From Detroit" because I own a home in a "white" part of the state. Your argument is flawed.