Bob Ritchie grew up in a small town of Romeo, Michigan where he took an immense interest in rock and rap and took it upon himself to combine these two elements to create a truly soulful album. While "The History of Rock" is a compilation of his previous works before he hit rock paydirt, there are two new tracks to the album. "American Badass" and "F**k That " remain true to the roots of Kid Rock, complete with that angry, beer-chugging attitude and feisty guitars. The tunes, although slightly remiscent of Alice In Chains, still manage to capture the identity only Kid Rock can pull off.