Robert Ritchie

Biography

Born 01/17/1971

A charmingly seedy but nevertheless hard-rocking character, Bob Ritchie earned his moniker while part of Michigan breakdancing crew the Furious Funkers; people would watch him and say, "Watch that white kid rock!" By 1998 legions of music fans would soon know Ritchie by his adopted nickname, Kid...
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Awards

  • In 2001, received American Music Awards for Favorite Male Pop/Rock
  • In 1999, received American Music Awards for Best New Artist (Pop, Hard Rock and Modern Rock)
  • In 1999, received Detroit Music Awards for Outstanding National Album

Highlights

  • In 2008, Earned two Grammy nomination for his Rock N Roll Jesus album, including Best Rock Album
  • In 2003, Cast in the action feature "Biker Boyz"
  • In 2002, Voiced the animated version of himself on "King of the Hill"

Family & Companions

  • James King: relationship ended late 2000
  • Kelley Russell: subject of his song "Black Chick, White Guy"; mother of his son Robert James; sued Kid Rock for defamtion over the song in 2000; Rock countersued, asking for child support for their son, whom he had custody of
  • Pamela Anderson: met at the VH1 Diva's Live concert April 2001; engaged in April 2002

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