About
Uncle Kracker (born Matthew Shafer 9 November 1974 in Mount Clemens, Michigan) is an American rock and roll and country music musician. He started out his career at a young age as a fledgling rapper. He met Kid Rock in 1987, and Rock asked Kracker to become his DJ. Kracker did not know how to work the turntables, but he soon learned how to, and he became a long-term friend and colleague of Rock. Kracker worked with Kid Rock until he became a solo artist in 2000. Read more on Last.fm
Genres
- country
- pop rock
- post-grunge
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was Uncle Kracker's big song?
- Uncle Kracker's big song is "Follow Me,"
- Who originally did Drift Away?
- The song "Drift Away,"
- What hits did Uncle Kracker have?
- Uncle Kracker has had several notable hits throughout his career, blending rock, pop, and country influences. His breakout solo single, "Follow Me,"
- What happened to singer Uncle Kracker?
- Uncle Kracker, whose real name is Matthew Shafer, continues to be active in the music industry, performing live and releasing new material. After rising to fame as a DJ and vocalist for Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker launched a successful solo career with hits like "Follow Me"
- Why do they call him Uncle Kracker?
- Uncle Kracker's stage name has an interesting origin tied to his early music career. Born Matthew Shafer, he acquired the nickname "Kracker"