Kid Rock is taking a stand for “hardworking Americans” who share a love for live music. Kid Rock; Photos Courtesy of TikTokKid Rock, born Robert Ritchie, testified before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, January 28. I love live music and sports, and I believe music fans and artists have been getting screwed for far too long by the ticketing system,” he admitted. Kid Rock also pointed out that he is able to speak freely on the problems at hand because unlike many in the industry, he operates independently. If that’s true, then it only proves these companies have been reactive, not proactive,” Kid Rock continues.