Kid Rock

 Robert James Ritchie (born January 17, 1971) is professionally known as Kid Rock (also known as Bobby Shazam),[1] is an American artist, songwriter, and rapper. His style is a mix of rock, hip hop, and country. He is a self-taught musician and has said that he can play every instrument in his band, and is in charge of the the production of all but two of his albums.Kid Rock began his music career as a rapper and DJ and released his debut album Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast (1990) on Jive Records. The subsequent releases by independent label The Polyfuze Method (1993) and Early Mornin Stoned Pimp (1996) led

to him developing a more distinctive style, that was completely realized in his breakthrough album Devil Without a Cause (1998), which was a huge success, selling 14 million copies. This album and its follow-up, Cocky (2001), were notable for their blend of elements of hip-hop country, rock and country. "Cowboy" was his most popular single was released in 1999. It is thought to be a classic in country hip-hop. The top-selling singles include "Picture" (2002) as well as "All Summer Long" (2008). Beginning with the album he released in 2007 Rock n Roll Jesus, his music has tended to be influenced by the rock and country styles.