In 2013, Kid Rock finally came to Australia for the first time, more than 20 years after beginning his career. In this Noise11 interview with Paul Cashmere, Kid Rock explains why it took so long to make the trip and why he had little interest in starting from scratch in another international market.
Kid Rock talks openly about his Australian experience, including his visit to the aquarium, his unfamiliarity with the Australian charts and the success of “All Summer Long”.
He also discusses his controversial $20 American concert tickets, $20 merchandise and $4 beers, explaining how the lower prices actually allowed him to reach larger audiences while maintaining his touring income. He reveals the dramatic increase in attendance in markets such as Chicago and explains why he believes the money is ultimately in the numbers.
The conversation turns to Rebel Soul, which Kid Rock produced largely himself, and the contrast with Born Free, which featured appearances from Bob Seger, Sheryl Crow and Zac Brown. Kid Rock explains why he prefers musicians getting into a room, playing and recording together rather than relying on increasingly technology-driven pop production.
He looks back at Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast, his teenage years opening hardcore hip-hop shows with Ice Cube and Too Short, and the breakthrough of Devil Without a Cause. He remembers recording “Picture” with Sheryl Crow and Allison Moorer, working with Eminem and the friendship he shared with Joe C.
This is a revealing 2013 Kid Rock interview covering his career, albums, touring philosophy, record-making, Australian debut, Sheryl Crow, Bob Seger, Zac Brown, Eminem, Joe C and The Simpsons.
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