Kid Rock has pretty much covered every corner of popular music. Hip-hop, country, pop, southern rock – the dude’s done ’em all. Whether you’re a Confederate flag-waving hillbilly or a white kid in the suburbs looking for a little street cred with your homies, chances are pretty good that Rock at one time or another has been a soundtrack of your life. His latest CD, Rock and Roll Jesus, is all over the place — perfect for wandering ears used to iPod’s shuffle feature. It’s also a pretty shrewd set-up since, really, who wants to hear Rock playing Skynyrd for two songs in a row? Or Run-DMC? Or even Toby Keith? Stick around long enough, and you’ll find something you like …
This article appears in May 14-20, 2008.