Kid Rock (real name Robert James Ritchie) is an American rapper, singer and rock musician. He was born January 17, 1971 in Romeo, Michigan.

Early years

Kid Rock was born Robert James Ritchie in the suburbs of Romeo, Michigan. Growing up, Richie and his father, a well-to-do car dealer in the area, frequently disagreed over the young Ritchie's lifestyle choices. Following a lawn mower accident that resulted in his brother, Billy, losing a leg, his father shifted the burden of holding down the house and all the reponsibilty of his brother on to the young Robert (thus evidenced by the song "My Oedipus Complex"). This led to increased friction between the two.