Kid Rock Rockin' Someone Else's Tune?

kid rock and maurice foremanTMZ has learned a man named Maurice Foreman, straight from the hills of Kentucky, claims it's no coincidence that his song "Slow Death" is similar to Kid Rock's hit "So Hott" -- and he's suit filin' mad!

Foreman sought Steppin' Out's Chaunce Hayden's help in finding legal representation, claiming that he has the copyright to his song written in 1997. Foreman claims that Rock sings "so hot" three times, just like he sang "slow death," and says that the lead guitar notes are identical.

Unfortunately, Maurice tells Hayden, he's "a poor guy who works in a factory so I don't have a lot of money," which has made it hard for him to find a lawyer, but if he does have a case, thar's money in them thar hills!

TMZ called Rock's reps for comment, but haven't yet heard back.

Does he have a case? Listen to both tunes and vote!




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1. That's HOT

Posted at 6:50PM on Oct 24th 2007 by Gigi

2. This one is a tuff call - they are a lot a like. I would be curious what the distribution was on the "Slow Death" record. Its sounds pretty much like a basement tape, and therefore unlikely the Kid heard it.

On the other hand the Kid has lifted a lot of other tunes so it is tuff to say.

Truth be told, neither one seems worth stealing.

I say Kid Rock hired his inbred cousin to play the country bumkin as part of a badly needed publicity stunt to prop up his ailing career and record sales.

Posted at 6:54PM on Oct 24th 2007 by Inspector Gadget

3. This isnt the first time Kid Crock has been accused of pilfering other people's music. He is really a no talent thief! Herpes ridden drunken white trash is all he is and will ever be.

Posted at 6:57PM on Oct 24th 2007 by magic man

4. Foreman=money grubbing, lawsuit happy, thief! Pretty hard to sing a two word verse like that and not have some similarities. Music is full of stolen ideas, but I seriously doubt even Kid R. would have to stoop this low to dig up yet another crappy song.

Posted at 7:01PM on Oct 24th 2007 by 667 Neighbor of the Beast

5. In regards to Inspector Gadget, In case you don't know, Kid Rock's album shot to number one it's first week out. Also, a lot of artists sample other peoples music, including Kid Rock, but he isn't the first and certainly won't be the last.
Personally, I don't think they sound anything alike

Posted at 7:13PM on Oct 24th 2007 by bunny

6. Although both songs really suck I side with Kid Rock on this one. The two songs (even as similar as they may be) are distinctly different from each other.

Posted at 7:16PM on Oct 24th 2007 by moble

8. The songs have a couple simularities but come on its only a two word courus. The beat is close. The words are not even close. To the guys puttin down the kid... SHUT UP! Dont get mad just cause hes got more talent ,money and women. Aspire to be close.

Posted at 7:27PM on Oct 24th 2007 by PIVO

9. Kid in da house..

Posted at 7:33PM on Oct 24th 2007 by Dirty white Boy.

10. I don't think they sound anything alike, Kid Rock don't have to steal anyones songs do you know how meany people send him songs and music all the time gosh why don't they just leave him alone already. I like his new CD. Its rock n roll people Sex, Drugs and Rock n roll.

Posted at 7:35PM on Oct 24th 2007 by money

11. I liked the Kid Rock song, who in the crap is Maurice and what is he saying?

Posted at 7:41PM on Oct 24th 2007 by Danielle

12. Oh, OK Pevo. You sound a little trashy yourself!

Posted at 7:42PM on Oct 24th 2007 by magic man

13. Hmmm...if this guy has a suit, then Alice Cooper can sue them both for the musical similarity to his song "18" (or whatever the title is). There's also an ACDC song that has a similar tune, according to my husband.

My verdict is -- throw this one out of court!

Posted at 7:44PM on Oct 24th 2007 by This Little Piggy

14. The vocals maybe different but the way they are sung sounds exactly the same! Also of note is the fact that the guitar riff is identical, sure Kid's sounds backed up by session musicians and studio magic, and so appears to sound more intense but it is the same as Foreman's guitar only he recorded it ten years ago in his garage! In other words, GET READY TO COUGH UP BIG TIME KID!!!!

Posted at 8:01PM on Oct 24th 2007 by Scuzzy

15. Kid needs to stay out of the Waffle Houses and quit running with Hicks. He's a suburban guy not city nor country nor Hollywood. The further he gets from his roots it seems the more trouble he creates. Getting into fights, marrying Hollywood headcases, and getting sued by every guy he ever met.

Posted at 8:36PM on Oct 24th 2007 by Only God

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