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* ]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Poniewozik |first=James |date=2024-07-19 |title=Donald Trump Promised a Softer Image. He Delivered Hulkamania. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/arts/television/donald-trump-rnc.html |access-date=2024-07-20 |work=] |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
* ]<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=]|last=Hill|first=Stephen|url=http://teamrock.com/feature/2017-07-04/the-top-40-nu-metal-songs-of-all-time|title=The Top 40 nu-metal songs of all time|date=July 4, 2017|accessdate=July 5, 2017}}</ref> * ]<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=]|last=Hill|first=Stephen|url=http://teamrock.com/feature/2017-07-04/the-top-40-nu-metal-songs-of-all-time|title=The Top 40 nu-metal songs of all time|date=July 4, 2017|accessdate=July 5, 2017}}</ref>
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"'''American Bad Ass'''" is a song by the American musician ], released from his 2000 album '']''. "American Bad Ass" samples ]'s "]." "'''American Bad Ass'''" is a song by the American musician ], released from his 2000 album '']''. The song samples ]'s "]".


==Music video== == Music video ==
The ] for the single aired on ] upon release, and reached #1 on Canada's ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muchmusic.com/countdown/index.aspx?CountdownDate=06/30/2000|title=MuchMusic Countdown - Fri, Jun 30, 2000|publisher=]|accessdate=2011-03-13|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120909204750/http://www.muchmusic.com/countdown/index.aspx?CountdownDate=06/30/2000|archivedate=2012-09-09}}</ref> The song was performed on '']''. The music video for the single aired on ] upon release, and reached number one on Canada's ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muchmusic.com/countdown/index.aspx?CountdownDate=06/30/2000|title=MuchMusic Countdown – Fri, Jun 30, 2000|publisher=]|accessdate=March 13, 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120909204750/http://www.muchmusic.com/countdown/index.aspx?CountdownDate=06/30/2000|archivedate=September 9, 2012}}</ref> The song was performed on '']''.


At the beginning, Kid Rock watches TV and then after going to a ] party, he goes to a concert on a cabriolet, surrounded by bikers. At the middle of the song, Kid Rock's car explodes and the ] party starts to play. At the end of the video, Kid Rock with his band plays at a concert on the stage. At the beginning, Kid Rock watches TV and then after going to a ] party, he goes to a concert on a cabriolet, surrounded by bikers. At the middle of the song, Kid Rock's car explodes and the ] party starts to play. At the end of the video, Kid Rock with his band plays at a concert on the stage.
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This is the last music video to feature ] before his death. This is the last music video to feature ] before his death.


==In popular culture== == In popular culture ==


*After the ] in October 2000, the song was played on the ship's PA system upon leaving the port of Yemen after the national anthem and other patriotic songs were played.<ref>{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> *After the ] in October 2000, the song was played on the ship's PA system upon leaving the port of Yemen after the national anthem and other patriotic songs were played.<ref>{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
*A version of the song was used as the entrance theme for ] (now WWE) wrestler ] in 2000 for his "American Badass" persona.<ref>{{Citation |title=The Undertaker Returns To RAW & Destroys The McMahon–Helmsley Faction! 5/22/00 |date=November 10, 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9mIxtaNT34 |work=BrothersOfDestruction22 |access-date= |language=en}}</ref> It was replaced by ] "]" in the same year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joseph |first=Nithin |date=2020-11-20 |title=The Undertaker talks about the evolution of his theme songs |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-the-undertaker-discusses-evolution-theme-songs |access-date= |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=The Undertaker vs Raven Hardcore Match (Limp Bizkit "Rollin'" Theme SmackDown Debut) 12/14/00 |date=November 4, 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnRr8MTriXA |work=BrothersOfDestruction22 |access-date= |language=en}}</ref> 23 years later, The Undertaker is reusing the song as his entrance theme for his post-retirement appearances in WWE, first at ] in January 2023<ref>{{Citation |title=Undertaker returns as the American Badass |date=January 27, 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W8hm70EDAg |work=WWE |access-date=2023-10-11 |language=en}}</ref> and then on the October 10, 2023 episode of '']''.<ref>{{Citation |title=The Undertaker rides into NXT to Chokeslam Bron Breakker: NXT highlights, Oct. 10, 2023 |date=October 11, 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytmNG1p2cgg |work=WWE |access-date=2023-10-11 |language=en}}</ref> *A version of the song was used as the entrance theme for ] (now WWE) wrestler ] in 2000 for his "American Badass" persona.<ref>{{Citation |title=The Undertaker Returns To RAW & Destroys The McMahon–Helmsley Faction! 5/22/00 |date=November 10, 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9mIxtaNT34 |work=BrothersOfDestruction22 |access-date= |language=en}}</ref> It was replaced by ]'s "]" in the same year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joseph |first=Nithin |date=November 20, 2020 |title=The Undertaker talks about the evolution of his theme songs |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-the-undertaker-discusses-evolution-theme-songs |access-date= |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=The Undertaker vs Raven Hardcore Match (Limp Bizkit "Rollin'" Theme SmackDown Debut) 12/14/00 |date=November 4, 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnRr8MTriXA |work=BrothersOfDestruction22 |access-date= |language=en}}</ref> 23 years later, The Undertaker reused the song as his entrance theme for his post-retirement appearances in WWE, first at ] in January 2023<ref>{{Citation |title=Undertaker returns as the American Badass |date=January 27, 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W8hm70EDAg |work=WWE |access-date=October 11, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> and then on the October 10, 2023, episode of '']''.<ref>{{Citation |title=The Undertaker rides into NXT to Chokeslam Bron Breakker: NXT highlights, Oct. 10, 2023 |date=October 11, 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytmNG1p2cgg |work=WWE |access-date=October 11, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
*During the ], Kid Rock reworked the song into a call cheering on Donald Trump. It was also used as Trump's entrance song whenever he attended ] events.


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==Track listing== == Track listing ==
#"American Bad Ass" (clean album version) #"American Bad Ass" (clean album version)
#"3 Sheets to the Wind" (Live) #"3 Sheets to the Wind" (live)
#"]" (Live) #"]" (live)


==Charts== == Charts ==
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!Chart (2000-2001) !Chart (2000–2001)
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|Canada Rock (]) |Canada Rock (])
|align="center"|06 |align="center"|6
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{{singlechart|Germany|26|artist=Kid Rock|song=American Bad Ass|songid=4381}} {{singlechart|Germany|26|artist=Kid Rock|song=American Bad Ass|songid=4381}}
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==References== == References ==
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{{Kid Rock}} {{Kid Rock}}

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2000 single by Kid Rock
"American Bad Ass"
Single by Kid Rock
from the album The History of Rock
ReleasedApril 18, 2000
Recorded
  • 1991
  • 1996–2000
Genre
Length4:32
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Kid Rock
  • Uncle Kracker
Kid Rock singles chronology
"Wasting Time"
(2000) 		"American Bad Ass"
(2000) 		"Forever"
(2001)
Music video
"American Bad Ass" on YouTube

"American Bad Ass" is a song by the American musician Kid Rock, released from his 2000 album The History of Rock. The song samples Metallica's "Sad but True".

Music video

The music video for the single aired on MTV2 upon release, and reached number one on Canada's MuchMusic Countdown. The song was performed on Saturday Night Live.

At the beginning, Kid Rock watches TV and then after going to a rapping party, he goes to a concert on a cabriolet, surrounded by bikers. At the middle of the song, Kid Rock's car explodes and the thrash metal party starts to play. At the end of the video, Kid Rock with his band plays at a concert on the stage.

The video features a cameo appearance by Ron Jeremy.

This is the last music video to feature Joe C. before his death.

In popular culture

  • After the USS Cole bombing in October 2000, the song was played on the ship's PA system upon leaving the port of Yemen after the national anthem and other patriotic songs were played.
  • A version of the song was used as the entrance theme for WWF (now WWE) wrestler The Undertaker in 2000 for his "American Badass" persona. It was replaced by Limp Bizkit's "Rollin" in the same year. 23 years later, The Undertaker reused the song as his entrance theme for his post-retirement appearances in WWE, first at WWE Raw is XXX in January 2023 and then on the October 10, 2023, episode of WWE NXT.
  • During the 2024 Republican National Convention, Kid Rock reworked the song into a call cheering on Donald Trump. It was also used as Trump's entrance song whenever he attended UFC events.

Track listing

  1. "American Bad Ass" (clean album version)
  2. "3 Sheets to the Wind" (live)
  3. "Cowboy" (live)

Charts

Chart (2000–2001) Peak
position
Canada Rock (RPM) 6
Germany (GfK) 26
Ireland (IRMA) 30
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) 81
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company) 25
US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks 20
US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks 33

References

  1. Poniewozik, James (July 19, 2024). "Donald Trump Promised a Softer Image. He Delivered Hulkamania". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  2. Hill, Stephen (July 4, 2017). "The Top 40 nu-metal songs of all time". Metal Hammer. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  3. "MuchMusic Countdown – Fri, Jun 30, 2000". MuchMusic. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved March 13, 2011.
  4. rollingstone.com "Kid Rock Show to Honor USS Cole"
  5. "The Undertaker Returns To RAW & Destroys The McMahon–Helmsley Faction! 5/22/00", BrothersOfDestruction22, November 10, 2020
  6. Joseph, Nithin (November 20, 2020). "The Undertaker talks about the evolution of his theme songs". www.sportskeeda.com.
  7. "The Undertaker vs Raven Hardcore Match (Limp Bizkit "Rollin'" Theme SmackDown Debut) 12/14/00", BrothersOfDestruction22, November 4, 2021
  8. "Undertaker returns as the American Badass", WWE, January 27, 2023, retrieved October 11, 2023
  9. "The Undertaker rides into NXT to Chokeslam Bron Breakker: NXT highlights, Oct. 10, 2023", WWE, October 11, 2023, retrieved October 11, 2023
  10. "Kid Rock – American Bad Ass" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
  11. "Kid Rock – American Bad Ass". Swiss Singles Chart.
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