Kid Rock | Club Random with Bill Maher
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What early TV experiences and career milestones does Kid Rock recount?
I must say, you probably think I am not the fan of your records that I am. You know, because... That's a bit of a surprise. Well, when you became a singer...
Wait, back up. Back up. Do you remember... Do you realize I was... My first TV show was Politically Incorrect that I ever did. What? That was the first TV show I ever did. Someone talked you on to have me early in my career. I don't know if you recall, it was either that night or
the night
after. Late 90s. Had to be late 90s. Late 90s? Yeah. When was your first album? My first successful album, well, 1989, but my first successful album, what I'm talking about was 1998, Double Without a Cause. Oh, I have that. It was right around then. Oh, yeah. But it was either that night or the night after. We ended up going to this fucking thing to see Bill Clinton. We had dinner with Gregory Peck, went out to my limo, we smoked a fucking joint. Who's we? Me and you. stoner really yeah we did we went out to my limo wait a second smoked a joint we came back and we had this little dinner with this private thing bill clinton was doing a thing because they printed a picture of me and rolling stone with him and it was a little uproar because it didn't get cleared by the white house i was like doing something like this
and i'd be so disappointed if you weren't i'm surprised it wasn't
this that was last night
Boy, the memory is a funny thing, is it not? The way, like, some things that are so trivial stick in your mind. And then, like, you'd think I'd remember Bill Clinton,
Kid Rock. Trust me, rock and roll is not... Did you
say Gregory
Peck? Gregory Peck was at dinner with us. Gregory Peck? Yes. Some other hippie singer girl. Because we were in a little private room.
Gregory Peck. Yeah. With us. Yep. And did the three of us ever go out again after that?
No. I'm joking. I haven't seen you since, so I don't know. I
know. Well, yeah, I just, like, your last record is fantastic. Thank you. And you really know how to, like, make a record, I feel like.
How do Kid Rock and Bill Maher discuss their music, favorite records, and controversial lyrics?
Writing a record is the hard part. I'll bet. Getting in the studio, it's just, you know, what you do after so many years. You fine-tune your craft, you put in the time at work, but writing is, you know, sometimes it comes, sometimes, you know, you write jokes, you're a writer. I imagine you have a team of people that help a little. Of course.
Not so much with stand-up, but yes, the show. Yes, of course. They're brilliant. I love them. By the way, I'm a big
fan of your show. Really? Religiously watch it. Okay. Well, see. You know where my politics lie, obviously, and I know where yours lie, but... I don't, and I think, you know, and I found you to be pretty rational on a lot of things, you know, but more importantly is, because I always like to get both sides, at least, it's pretty hard in this day and age because it's all opinions, I at least like to get some people who look like they have a conviction.
You know, things have changed so much on the left in the last five to seven years that people say to me often, you know, you're more conservative. I'm not more conservative. They're just crazier on the far left. And I am a comedian. I am not going to pull any punches on who's acting ridiculous. When they act ridiculous, I call them on it. And they do a lot. And that's probably why you enjoy my show.
No, no, I enjoyed it even when I couldn't stand you. I was like, this motherfucker. Fucking beating the shit out of fucking my guy Trump and that. But I still wanted to get both sides. And I
do think you're a funny
guy. I love the end when you go to... Yes. Yeah. New rules. Yes. You know, it's always great and poignant. Even if I don't like it, I'm like, well, that's the guy. I don't like anybody. That's their truth. They're speaking what their truth is. Even if I disagree with it, that's
all right. Right. No, I've heard you say that in your lyrics. I must tell you, I do love Bad Reputation.
Thank you. That's one of my favorites on there. I mean, the whole album. Oh, the whole album. That's one of my favorites.
Except...
We
the people? Yes.
Yes.
the part where you're chanting, let's go, Brandon.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What early TV experiences and career milestones does Kid Rock recount?
0:01–2:16
2
How do Kid Rock and Bill Maher discuss their music, favorite records, and controversial lyrics?
2:16–6:14
3
What do the hosts say about ghosting, generational divides, and the impact of social media?
6:14–11:34
4
How do they explore relationships, marriage, and personal values in the later conversation?
11:34–51:20
5
What personal stories does Kid Rock share about his relationships and family?
51:20–59:05
6
How do the hosts transition to discussing politics and the impact of Trump?
59:05–1:16:20
7
What insights do they give about touring, concert finances, and the music industry?
1:16:20–1:32:38
8
How do they wrap up the conversation with thoughts on social issues and future plans?
1:32:38–1:37:43