Robert James Ritchie is better known as Kid Rock and occasionally Bobby Shazam, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, musician, and record producer. His style alternates between rock, hip hop, country, and heavy metal. A self-taught musician, he plays every instrument in his backing band and has overseen production on all but two of his albums. These Kid Rock quotes will motivate you.
Best Kid Rock Quotes
- “Beyonce, to me, doesn’t have a f–king ‘Purple Rain’, but she’s the biggest thing on Earth. How can you be that big without at least one ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ or ‘Old Time Rock & Roll’? People are like, ‘Beyonce’s hot. Got a nice f–king ass.’ I’m like, ‘Cool, I like skinny white chicks with big t–s.’ Doesn’t really f–king do much for me.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I truly believe that people like myself, who are in a position of entertainers in the limelight, should keep their mouth shut on politics.” ~ Kid Rock
- “If it looks good, you’ll see it. If it sounds good, you’ll hear it. If its marketed right, you’ll buy it. But… If its real… you’ll feel it.” ~ Kid Rock
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“Live for the moments you can’t put into words” ~ Kid Rock
- “If I was president of the good old U.S.A., I’d turn the churches into strip clubs and watch the whole world pray.” ~ Kid Rock
- “You get what you put in and people get what they deserve.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I could care less about what people think. I’m a Devil Without A Cause.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I am happy to make money. I want to make more money, make more music, eat Big Macs and drink Budweisers.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I never said I wanted to be around for a long time. I always said I wanted to be here for a good time.” ~ Kid Rock
- “Surround yourself with good people. Whether they’re the best or not, people are capable of learning if they’ve got good hearts and they’re good souls.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I think what I’ve learned out of this lifetime is you should be proud of where you come from.” ~ Kid Rock
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“I hold the Key to my Own Success! (You do too!)” ~ Kid Rock
- “I do not believe that artists or actors and people should be out there like voicing their full-blown opinions on politics because, let’s face it, at the end of the day, I’m not that smart of a guy.” ~ Kid Rock
- “Whatever your craft is, be a master of it. Being half-assed at something, people will eventually see-through.” ~ Kid Rock
- “Go where you’re celebrated, not tolerated. I’m celebrated in Detroit.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I’ve always made music from the heart, and that’s what I do.” ~ Kid Rock , Kid Rock quotes on music
- “I’m no saint but I do believe in what is right.” ~ Kid Rock
- “And there’s a feeling you get from making music that is unlike anything else in the world.” ~ Kid Rock
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“A common man, even like myself, I don’t know how to pay my taxes.” ~ Kid Rock
- “There’s so many examples of just how lucky we are to be born anywhere in this world that is free.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I don’t read books. I like to read newspapers and magazines, but I’ve never learnt to enjoy books or novels.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I remember coming home from school one time and saying very calmly to my mum, ‘I’m not going any more. It’s a waste of time. I gotta get going with this music thing. School’s getting in the way.’ It freaked her out.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I love to be pushed so I can prove myself, because once again, I will.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I’m not worried about headlines affecting my family, especially my son. He knows who I am. Whatever these things he is reading, he has a different perspective than the rest of the world just as a lot of my friends do.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I was the little white kid who rocked the turntables” ~ Kid Rock
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“I take the invasion of my personal space very seriously…” ~ Kid Rock
- “The best formula for revenge is success.” ~ Kid Rock
- “Many of my lyrics are about having sex with prostitutes.” ~ Kid Rock
- “People ask all the time, ‘What would you be doing if you weren’t Kid Rock?’ It’s simple: I’d be broke Kid Rock.” ~ Kid Rock
- “But honestly, it’s pretty weird; there are girls who’d do absolutely everything just to get a backstage pass. I don’t know what it is, but really, when you’re on national TV in America the girls love you. They all want you! And I’m not complaining!” ~ Kid Rock
- “I know every Skynyrd and about all Johnny Cash songs.” ~ Kid Rock
- “My son is a great kid and does super well in school. I couldn’t be prouder of him. What I tell him is, ‘You don’t want to just be known for being the son of a rich rock ‘n’ roll star.’ I’ve seen a lot of kids like that. I want him to be happy, work hard and create his own thing. I tell him, ‘You’re not gonna be one of these kids up on stage playing with me. If you wanna have hits – write your own. Then we can play together.'” ~ Kid Rock
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“Getting married is the most fun you can have in life. Being married sucks” ~ Kid Rock
- “I’ve been to your mountains, I’ve been to your sea-side, and everywhere I went somebody’s wanted a free ride.” ~ Kid Rock
- “Money’s really – you know, songwriting, yes, there’s money to be made and things like that. But really, when you talk about the real money, you talk about touring. No question.” ~ Kid Rock , Kid Rock quotes on money
- “I have been to anger management twice. After the first session the lady was like, ‘Baby, you don’t seem that angry at all. You seem like a really nice guy.'” ~ Kid Rock
- “I know a lot of people who are struggling musicians; it’s a hard life, and I’ve risked being that. The rewards are tremendous now that I’ve made it, I thank God every day. But I put it all on the line for it.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I pissed on my diploma, smell the aroma.” ~ Kid Rock
- “One thing that will make you quit smoking is sitting across from Keith Richards all night. I don’t mind being ugly, but I sure don’t want to look like that.” ~ Kid Rock
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“A lot of people told me that I’m committing musical suicide with my sound.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I’m all about change, and I know things are going to move forward in life, and that’s just how it goes.” ~ Kid Rock
- “Being a father helps me be more responsible… you see more things than you’ve ever seen.” ~ Kid Rock
- “You know how much money the oil companies have? If you need some gas, just go fill your tank off and drive off – they’re not going to miss it.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I’ve been meeting with Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino for years, trying to figure out how to fix the concert industry. We’re all so overpaid. It’s ridiculous. People stopped going to concerts because they can’t afford them. The Rolling Stones are charging $650 per ticket! That just makes me speechless. I love the Stones, but I won’t be attending.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I’m not only a fan of Apple products, I have stock in the company. I think Steve Jobs has started one of the greatest corporations in the world.” ~ Kid Rock
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“Rap’s the occupation, but one day watch I’ll be Pimp of the Nation.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I don’t rock for Cancer. I rock for cash, and the topless dancers.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I have a couple of guys to do my laundry. Just because I’m lazy and rich.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I bought a book of Mark Twain quotes. That’s about my speed. I’ll read a couple quotes and put it down.” ~ Kid Rock
- “Why does anything ever happen? Some things happen and some don’t.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I’m a bit of an insomniac. I’m always thinking. I’ve got a lot of ideas for lyrics and shows. I have a notepad by the side of the bed and voice recorders around the house.” ~ Kid Rock
- “Athletes and musicians make astronomical amounts of money. People get paid $100 million to throw a baseball! Shouldn’t we all take less and pass some of that money onto others? Think about firefighters, teachers, and policemen. We should celebrate people that are intellectually smart and trying to make this world a better place.” ~ Kid Rock
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“There’s no way anyone in the world is having more fun than I am. I truly believe that.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I see the people in Detroit are very – they’re like a lot of cities, but they’re very proud to be from there and they really want to see change and they really want to see good things happen.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I don’t tell ‘U.S. Weekly’ which parties I’m going to. I write songs.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I just feel fortunate just to have been lucky enough, and worked hard enough, and blessed.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I play Rock ‘n’ Roll, that’s what I do.” ~ Kid Rock
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“I could write a book on the things I’ve done drunk.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I really believe it’s the old cliché, the more you give the more you receive. I’m living proof of that.” ~ Kid Rock
- “You’ve got to work hard for your success and you’ve got to have a steady presence. That’s the secret.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I didn’t come from a trailer park. I grew up middle class and my dad had money and my mom made my lunch. I got a car when I was sixteen. I’m proud of that.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I signal with an independent label, Continuum. After that I put out a totally independent record, sold fourteen thousand of them from my basement, bought a house, started raising my kid, made a decent living.” ~ Kid Rock
- “These poor kids in Baghdad have no running water, no showers. They wipe with baby wipes. My heart goes out to them.” ~ Kid Rock
- “I have nightmares that I’m going to wake up, and everyone’s driving a Prius and living in a condo, and we’re all getting health insurance.” ~ Kid Rock