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Kid Rock Gets Higher Than Ever; "Rock N Roll Jesus" Debuts at #1!
There isn't much Kid Rock hasn't accomplished
in his career as a superstar. Today the list has grown shorter, as his new
album, "Rock N Roll Jesus," debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200/SoundScan
album chart. This marks the first time the American Baddass has landed at
#1, having previously reached #2 with his collection "The History of
Rock." Says Kid Rock of the achievement, "I want to thank Punch Andrews
for his guidance, friendship, and hard work throughout my career. This
couldn't have happened without him. And to my fans, for once again giving
me a great excuse to throw a big party. I look forward to celebrating with
them soon. And to everyone else, welcome to Haterville, population YOU."
It's no coincidence that the album Kid Rock calls his best to date is
reacting so well with fans. The single "So Hott" is Kid Rock's highest
charting Rock song ever -- hitting #2 on the Mainstream Rock charts and #3
on the Active Rock chart. The video is in Large rotation as well as in the
Top 20 at VH1, with the album being featured on "The Leak" on MTV.com and
VH1.com. Adding to the fire are the current cover of Rolling Stone and
appearances on "The Late Show with David Letterman" and a full hour
interview on CNN's "Larry King Live."
"Rock N Roll Jesus" has been gathering glowing reviews as well, with
Rolling Stone proclaiming in its 4-star rave, "This balls-to-the-wall album
finds Kid Rock latching onto the verities of sex, drugs and rock & roll as
a path to redemption -- both his and the country's... Throughout, Kid Rock
extends the Seger-Mellencamp tradition of heartland rock -- its swagger as
well as its vulnerability -- into a new era." Blender concurred: "From
the AC/DC-guitar rips of 'So Hott,' the first single, to the
tongue-piercing snare of the title song, the album revels in the
physicality of rock & roll."
Despite the media assault, Kid Rock is letting the music do the loudest
talking, performing a series of sold-out, packed-to-the-walls club shows to
showcase the new material. A full-blown Kid Rock arena tour is expected to
be announced soon.
For additional information, please visit http://www.kidrock.com and
http://www.myspace.com/kidrock
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