Kid Rock and His Use of the Confederate Flag Backdrop: “What’s the Big Deal?”

July 11, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments

Aha! From that headline you might infer that I have no trouble with Kid Rock using this symbol of oppression and hate. Nothing could be further from the truth. But before everyone gets all wound up and starts with the name-calling, watch this news report.

How often has Kid Rock actually used the Confederate flag in any of his shows? According to the people behind this video, just once. Once. Years ago, too.

So is this a big stink over old news? Quite possibly.

Alan Cross

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