One of Michigan’s favorite native sons pumped up a sellout crowd during his concert at Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena on Wednesday night, part of his Rebel Soul Tour 2013. Photos by Anthony Norkus.
Flying High: Kid Rock leaped into his “Rebel Soul” tour stop at Van Andel Arena. (Photo/Anthony Norkus Photography)
As usual, Kid Rock’s return to Grand Rapids was a sold-out affair.
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And as usual, the 12,000 or so fans in attendance at Van Andel Arena on Wednesday night got a high-energy dose of the Michigan rap-rocker’s biggest and rowdiest hits — from the new, like the title to track to his latest album, “Rebel Soul,” to the old, like 1999’s “Bawitdaba.”
Spins on Music captured the action from a lively Kid Rock, aka Bob Ritchie, and his band, courtesy of photographer Tony Norkus of Anthony Norkus Photography, who also snapped shots of opening acts Buckcherry and Hellbound Glory.
As Norkus put it, the “sellout crowd was definitely into it … lots of beer and dancing everywhere I looked.”
More of that is in store for Michigan fans: Kid Rock keeps his tour close to home this week, playing two concerts at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw on Friday and Saturday.
Rebellious Soul: Kid Rock delivered material from “Rebel Soul” and more at Van Andel Arena on Wednesday. (Photos/Anthony Norkus Photography)
Sign of the Times: Kid Rock strutting his stuff.
Back in his Home State: Kid Rock at Van Andel Arena.
Capacity Crowd: An enthusiastic full house at Van Andel Arena cheered Kid Rock and his stage show.
In the Moment: Bob Ritchie romping at the microphone.
Outlaw Country: Hellbound Glory opened Wednesday’s show. (Photos/Anthony Norkus Photography)
Keep It Strumming: Leroy Virgil, frontman for Nevada’s Hellbound Glory.
In the Spotlight: Buckcherry lead singer Josh Todd.
Pounding It Out: Buckcherry drummer Xavier Muriel.
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Kid Rock finally f—– right. Cant wait to see you this year at Sturgis…