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The Kid was back in town at an April Fool’s night concert at Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington as Kid Rock brought his rap-and-roll to the city’s downtown.

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Kid Rock draws a crowd to Big Sandy Superstore Arena, a return visit to a town full of devoted fans.

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Kid Rock beams down to the planet’s surface (from whatever galaxy from whence he hails — certainly not this one) for his recent Huntington show.

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I’m too sexy for my pants. But about that hat — we know you love it, but, um… maybe it’s time for a new look. Just a thought. Here’s an idea…

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Sure, it looks like the stage was dressed for a wedding banquet or Valentines Day dance. But, whoa… not many acts come to town with their own stripper pole and matching strippers. Well, then, again, this IS the 2nd time in as many months an act came to Charleston with its own denuded ladies in tow. Maybe we are in the Last Days…

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It wasn’t so much a question of crowd control as Kid Rock having the crowd under his control at his recent Huntington concert.

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Is it time for my closeup yet? Yes, Kid, it’s always time for your closeup. We know you know it.

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Lead singer and guitarist Pete Loeffler (brother to the band’s drummer, Sam Loeffler) sang the band to its breakout platinum-plus success, charting “The Red” and follow-up blockbusters “Send The Pain Below” and “Closure.”

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Chevelle bass player Dean Bernardini lays down the bass for a band which — courtesy of its mega-hit “Wonder What’s Next” in 2003 — promptly went from dive bars to playing arenas.

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Chevelle was the opener for the March 26 Nickelback show at the Civic Center, along with Trapt.