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Tough Road to Stardom for Rock Kills Kid Rock Kills Kid's first full-length CD is the culmination of three years of grueling studio work, during which singer Jeff Tucker actually lived in the group's practice space. Their sound has echoes of '80s rock — especially U2 — but with a bright, comtemporary feel.

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Jeff Tucker, front left, and the other members of Rock Kills Kid have their first full-length album, Are You Nervous? hide caption

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From 'Are You Nervous?'

Hear full-length tracks from Rock Kills Kid's first full-length CD:

'Paralyzed'

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'Hideaway'

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'Are You Nervous?'

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Rock Kills Kid's Are You Nervous? is the culmination of three years of grueling studio work, during which singer Jeff Tucker actually lived in the group's practice space.

Their sound has echoes of '80s rock -- especially U2 -- but with a bright, comtemporary feel.