Uncle Kracker

"Matthew Shafer" redirects here; not to be confused with Matthew Shaffer or Matthew Schaefer.

Uncle Kracker
Uncle Kracker performing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2023
Background information
Born
Matthew Shafer

(1974-06-06) June 6, 1974
Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
  • rapper
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • turntables
Years active1987–present
Labels
Formerly ofTwisted Brown Trucker
Websiteunclekracker.com

Matthew Shafer (born June 6, 1974), also known by his stage name Uncle Kracker, is an American singer and musician. He came to prominence in the 1990s as a turntablist for Kid Rock's backing group Twisted Brown Trucker and launched a solo career in 1999. He is best known for his singles "Follow Me", "Drift Away", and "Smile" – all of which peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100.

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