Robert James Ritchie (born January 17, 1971 in Romeo, Michigan), known by his stage name Ki Rock, is an American musician and actor. He has sold over 23 million albums since the release of his debut album Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast in 1990. Jive Records released him from his contract in 1991, and in 1992 he signed with Continuum Records. He released 1993's "The Polyfuze Method" and the 1994 EP "Fire It Up!". Continuum Records didn't have the resources to push him and eventually went bankrupt. Kid Rock then started his own label in 1994 called Top Dog Records. After releasing demo tapes and working as a janitor to pay for studio fees, he released "Early Mornin Stoned Pimp" in 1996, which become a local smash hit. He held a special showcase concert, with only Atlantic Records showing up. Luckily they signed them to a record contract. He released his major label debut in 1998, Devil Without A Cause, which sold 11 million albums behind the hit songs "Bawitdaba", "Cowboy", "I Am The Bullgod" and "Only God Knows Why." He released "History of Rock" in 2000, yielding the hit "American Bad Ass." In 2001 he was a tabloid headliner as he began dating actress Pamela Anderson. He released "Cocky" in 2001 and the crossover hit "Picture" with Sheryl Crow. He released a self-titled album in 2003 and "'Live' Trucker" in 2006. In 2006, Kid Rock married Pamela Anderson, and divorced her 5 months later. In 2007, Rock N Roll Jesus revived his career; it was his first album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, on the strength of its hit singles "So Hott","Amen" and "All Summer Long". The album was certified platinum by the RIAA on May 29,2008. He and Rev Run of Run DMC fame will release an album together called "Running With The Kid", the date hasn't been determined. Kid Rock is backed by his 11 piece Twisted Brown Trucker Band formed in 1994.