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Kid Rock’s career rises out of a mix of determination, restless creativity, and a willingness to experiment with every corner of American popular music. His earliest steps into the business began with his interest in breakdancing and rap, which led him into Detroit’s hip hop community during his teenage years. That early exposure helped him form connections and gave him the confidence to record Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast in 1990. The album marked his arrival on the national stage and opened the door to future releases that would eventually carry him far beyond his hip hop foundation.
As the nineties progressed, Kid Rock kept recording and experimenting, resulting in albums like The Polyfuze Method and Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp. These records showed his growing interest in blending rock, funk, soul, and country elements with his earlier rap style. The turning point came with the release of Devil Without a Cause in 1998. That album produced hits such as “Bawitdaba”, “Cowboy”, and “Only God Knows Why”. It earned multi-platinum status and established him as a national headliner. It also led to an intense touring schedule that helped cement his reputation as a hard-working performer.
The success of Devil Without a Cause created momentum for History of Rock in 2000 and Cocky in 2001. “Picture”, his duet with Sheryl Crow, became one of the biggest hits of his career and showed his comfort in a more traditional country setting. His ability to move between genres allowed him to reach audiences far outside the rock and rap fan bases he had attracted early in his career. Songs like “Forever” and “Lonely Road of Faith” continued to expand his reach and kept him visible across radio formats.
His next chapter began with Kid Rock in 2003, which further embraced rock and country influences. In 2006, he released Live Trucker, a live album that captured the energy and volume of his concerts. Two years later, he released Rock N Roll Jesus, which included the massive single “All Summer Long”. That track blended Lynyrd Skynyrd and Warren Zevon references into a modern anthem that dominated radio in multiple countries. It became one of his biggest songs and propelled the album to number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
The run continued with Born Free in 2010 and Rebel Soul in 2012. His work during this period leaned even further into country and roots rock, and he continued to collaborate with artists across those worlds. His 2015 album First Kiss reaffirmed his interest in nostalgic rock and personal storytelling. Later, he released Sweet Southern Sugar in 2017, which kept his presence strong on the touring circuit and demonstrated that he remained committed to recording new music rather than relying solely on his past catalog.
Beyond the studio and stage, Kid Rock became known for his work with children’s charities and his support for local community programs. His foundation funded scholarships and disaster relief efforts, and he often used his tours to highlight causes that mattered to him. His involvement extended to business ventures, including the opening of Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk and Rock ‘n ‘Roll Steakhouse in Nashville. These projects showed his desire to remain active in multiple areas of entertainment and public life.
Complete List Of Kid Rock Songs From A to Z
- 3 CATT Boogie – Rebel Soul – 2012
- 3 Sheets To The Wind – The Polyfuze Method – 1993
- Abdul Jabar Cut – Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast – 1990
- Ain’t Enough Whiskey – First Kiss – 2015
- Ala-F*ckin-Bama – Bad Reputation – 2022
- All Summer Long – Rock N Roll Jesus – 2007
- Am What I Am – Bad Reputation – 2022
- Amen – Rock N Roll Jesus – 2007
- American Rock ‘N Roll – Sweet Southern Sugar – 2017
- Baby Come Home – Cocky – 2001
- Back From The Dead – The Polyfuze Method – 1993
- Back From The Dead – The Polyfuze Method / Lune Tunz – 1993
- Back To The Otherside – Sweet Southern Sugar – 2017
- Bad Reputation – Bad Reputation – 2022
- Balls In Your Mouth – The Polyfuze Method – 1993
- Balls In Your Mouth – The Polyfuze Method / Lune Tunz – 1993
- Bawitdaba – Devil Without A Cause – 1998
- Best of Me – First Kiss – 2015
- Black Bob – Kid Rock – 2003
- Black Chick, White Guy – Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp – 1996
- Black Chick, White Guy – Devil Without A Cause – 1998
- Blue Jeans And A Rosary – Rock N Roll Jesus – 2007
- Blow Me – The Polyfuze Method – 1993
- Born Free – Born Free – 2010
- Cadillac Pussy – Kid Rock – 2003
- Care – Born Free – 2010
- Care (Demo Version with Mary J. Blige) – Born Free – 2010
- Celebrate – Rebel Soul – 2012
- Chickens In The Pen – Rebel Soul – 2012
- Classic Rock – Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp – 1996
- Cocaine And Gin – Rebel Soul – 2012
- Cocky – Cocky – 2001
- Cold And Empty – Kid Rock – 2003
- Cold Beer – Bad Reputation – 2022
- Collide – Born Free – 2010
- Cowboy – Devil Without A Cause – 1998
- Cramp Ya Style – Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast – 1990
- Cucci Galore – Rebel Soul – 2012
- Desperate-Rado – The Polyfuze Method – 1993
- Detroit, Michigan – Rebel Soul – 2012
- Detroit Thang – Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp – 1996
- Devil Without A Cause – Devil Without A Cause – 1998
- Do It For You – Kid Rock – 2003
- Don’t Tell Me How to Live – Bad Reputation – 2022
- Don’t Tell Me U Love Me – Rock N Roll Jesus – 2007
- Drinking Beer with Dad – First Kiss – 2015
- Drunk In The Morning – Cocky – 2001
- E.M.S.P. – Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp – 1996
- Everything to Me – Bad Reputation – 2022
- F-ck Off – Devil Without A Cause – 1998
- Feel Like Making Love – Kid Rock – 2003
- Fifty – Bad Reputation – 2022
- First Kiss – First Kiss – 2015
- Fist Of Rage – Devil Without A Cause – 1998
- FOAD – First Kiss – 2015
- Flyin’ High – Born Free – 2010
- Forever – Cocky – 2001
- For the First Time (In a Long Time) – Born Free – 2010
- Forty – Racing Father Time – 2010
- Fred – The Polyfuze Method – 1993
- Freestyle Rhyme – Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp – 1996
- Fuck U Blind – The Polyfuze Method – 1993
- Genuine Article – Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast – 1990
- God Bless Saturday – Born Free – 2010
- God Save Rock N Roll – Rebel Soul – 2012
- Good Time Lookin’ for Me – First Kiss – 2015
- Good Times, Cheap Wine – First Kiss – 2015
- Grandpa’s Jam – Sweet Southern Sugar – 2017
- Greatest Show On Earth – Sweet Southern Sugar – 2017
- Half Your Age – Rock N Roll Jesus – 2007
- Happy New Year – Rebel Soul – 2012
- Hard Night For Sarah – Kid Rock – 2003
- Hillbilly Stomp – Kid Rock – 2003
- I Am – Kid Rock – 2003
- I Am The Bullgod – Devil Without A Cause – 1998
- I Am The Bullgod (Remix) – Devil Without A Cause – 1998
- I Got One For Ya’ – Devil Without A Cause – 1998
- I’m A Dog – Cocky – 2001
- I’m Wrong, But You Ain’t Right – Cocky – 2001
- I Wanna Go Back – Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp – 1996
- I Wonder – Sweet Southern Sugar – 2017
- In So Deep – The Polyfuze Method – 1993
- Intro – Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp – 1996
- Intro – Kid Rock – 2003
- Jackson, Mississippi – Kid Rock – 2003
- Jesus and Bocephus – First Kiss – 2015
- Johnny Cash – First Kiss – 2015
- Killin’ Brain Cells – The Polyfuze Method – 1993
- Krack Rocks – Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp – 1996
- Lay It On Me – Cocky – 2001
- Let’s Ride – Rebel Soul – 2012
- Live – Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp – 1996
- Lonely Road Of Faith – Cocky – 2001
- Lonely Road of Faith (Alt. version) – Racing Father Time – 2010
- Lowlife (Living The Highlife) – Rock N Roll Jesus – 2007
- Lowlife/Keep Your Hands To Yourself (live) – Born Free – 2010
- Midnight Ferry – Rebel Soul – 2012
- Midnight Train To Memphis – Cocky – 2001
- Mr. Rock N Roll – Rebel Soul – 2012
- My Kind of Country – Bad Reputation – 2022
- My Name Is Rock – Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp – 1996
- My Oedipus Complex – The Polyfuze Method – 1993
- Never Enough – Bad Reputation – 2022
- Never Quit – Bad Reputation – 2022
- New Orleans – Rock N Roll Jesus – 2007
- New York’s Not My Home – Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast – 1990
- One More Song – First Kiss – 2015
- Only God Knows Why – Devil Without A Cause – 1998
- Outro – Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp – 1996
- Paid – Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp – 1996
- Pancake Breakfast – The Polyfuze Method – 1993
- Picture – Cocky – 2001
- Pimp of the Nation – Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast – 1990
- Po-Dunk – Sweet Southern Sugar – 2017
- Prodigal Son – The Polyfuze Method – 1993
- Prodigal Son – The Polyfuze Method / Lune Tunz – 1993
- Purple Sky – Born Free – 2010
- Raining Whiskey – Sweet Southern Sugar – 2017
- Rebel Soul – Rebel Soul – 2012
- Redneck Paradise – Rebel Soul – 2012
- Rockin’ – Bad Reputation – 2022
- Rock Bottom Blues – Born Free – 2010
- Rock N’ Roll – Kid Rock – 2003
- Rock N’ Roll Pain Train – Kid Rock – 2003
- Rock N Roll Jesus – Rock N Roll Jesus – 2007
- Rock N Roll Jesus (live) – Born Free – 2010
- Rock On – Born Free – 2010
- Roll On – Rock N Roll Jesus – 2007
- Roving Gangster (Rollin’) – Devil Without A Cause – 1998
- Run Off To L.A – Kid Rock – 2003
- Say Goodbye – First Kiss – 2015
- See You Again – Bad Reputation – 2022
- Shakedown – Bad Reputation – 2022
- She’s Your Baby (Now Rock Her) – Bad Reputation – 2022
- Shotgun Blast – Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp – 1996
- Single Father – Kid Rock – 2003
- Slow My Roll – Born Free – 2010
- Slow My Roll (Porch version) – Racing Father Time – 2010
- So Hott – Rock N Roll Jesus – 2007
- Somebody’s Gotta Feel This – Devil Without A Cause – 1998
- Son Of Detroit – Kid Rock – 2003
- Stand The Pain – Sweet Southern Sugar – 2017
- Step in Stride – Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast – 1990
- Still Somethin’ – Bad Reputation – 2022
- Style of X-Pression – Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast – 1990
- Sugar – Rock N Roll Jesus – 2007
- Sugar Pie Honey Bunch – Sweet Southern Sugar – 2017
- Super Rhyme Maker – Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast – 1990
- T.V. Dinner – The Polyfuze Method – 1993
- Tennessee Mountain Top – Sweet Southern Sugar – 2017
- The Cramper – The Polyfuze Method – 1993
- The Last Dance – Bad Reputation – 2022
- The Midwest Fall – Racing Father Time – 2010
- The Mirror – Rebel Soul – 2012
- The Nashville I Know – Bad Reputation – 2022
- The Prodigal Son Returns – Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp – 1996
- The Upside – Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast – 1990
- Times Like These – Born Free – 2010
- Trippin’ Over a Rock – Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast – 1990
- Trippin With Dick Vitale – The Polyfuze Method – 1993
- Trucker Anthem – Cocky – 2001
- U Don’t Know Me – The Polyfuze Method – 1993
- U Don’t Know Me (Beyond The Door Mix) (Full Length) – The Polyfuze Method / Lune Tunz – 1993
- Wasting Time – Devil Without A Cause – 1998
- Wasting Time (remix) – Rebel Soul – 2012
- Wax the Booty – Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast – 1990
- WCSR – Cocky – 2001
- Welcome 2 The Party (Ode 2 The Old School) – Devil Without A Cause – 1998
- We the People – Bad Reputation – 2022
- What I Learned Out On The Road – Cocky – 2001
- When It Rains – Born Free – 2010
- When U Love Someone – Rock N Roll Jesus – 2007
- Where U At Rock – Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp – 1996
- Where U At Rock – Devil Without A Cause – 1998
- With a One-Two – Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast – 1990
- Ya Keep On – Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp – 1996
- Yo-Da-Lin in the Valley – Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast – 1990
- You Never Met A Motherfu#ker Quite Like Me – Cocky – 2001
Albums
Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast (1990): 13 songs
The Polyfuze Method (1993): 16 songs
The Polyfuze Method / Lune Tunz EP (1993): 4 songs
Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp (1996): 16 songs
Devil Without A Cause (1998): 15 songs
Cocky (2001): 14 songs
Kid Rock (2003): 15 songs
Rock N Roll Jesus (2007): 12 songs
Born Free (2010): 15 songs
Racing Father Time (2010): 4 songs
Rebel Soul (2012): 15 songs
First Kiss (2015): 11 songs
Sweet Southern Sugar (2017): 10 songs
Bad Reputation (2022): 18 songs
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