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Mitt Romney using Kid Rock's 'Born Free' as campaign song

Last updated Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 10:57am

WASHINGTON -- Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney's organization confirmed Wednesday that it's using Kid Rock's "Born Free" as a campaign song, a natural since both Romney and Rock are originally from the Detroit area.

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Kid Rock (center) Detroit Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom, of Sweden (right), and retired Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios (left) use paddle boards to cross the Detroit River to Belle Isle in Detroit. Rock announced he'll be playing a hometown concert at Detroit's baseball park this summer.

Kid ready to Rock Detroit baseball park in August

Mike Householder The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 5:10pm

DETROIT -- Kid Rock stormed a Detroit riverfront beach with friends by paddleboard Thursday to announce a hometown concert at the city's baseball park this summer.

Rock, Detroit Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom and retired Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios used paddleboards to cross the Detroit River to Belle Isle. A bare-footed Rock then strolled to a beachfront microphone and lectern and said during a news conference that he'd be playing Comerica Park Aug. 12 with opening act Sammy Hagar and the Wabos.

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