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Where is Uncle Kracker from?

Early life. Shafer was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan, on June 6, 1974. With his brother Mike Shafer, he visited a nightclub in Clawson, Michigan, where a turntables competition was occurring. His older brother was competing against a then-unknown musician, Kid Rock.

Subsequently, are uncle kracker and kid rock still friends?

He's been Kid Rock's friend since the sixth grade and his DJ since age 17. Now Uncle Kracker is ready to share his own laid-back groove with the world.

Consequently, how much is uncle kracker net worth?

Uncle Kracker net worth: Uncle Kracker is an American singer and musician who has a net worth of $5 million.
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Uncle Kracker Net Worth.

Net Worth:	$5 Million
Height:	5 ft 9 in (1.778 m)
Profession:	Disc jockey, Musician, Singer-songwriter
Nationality:	United States of America

Moreover, why is it called uncle kracker?

His name is not really Uncle Kracker.

He was actually only thirteen when Kid Rock nicknamed him as "Kracker." "Somebody wanted to call Kid Rock' Kracker,'" he explained. "He knew what it meant, but I didn't, so that's when it started." However, rock band Cracker objected, so he added "Uncle" to his name.

How do I contact Uncle Kracker?

Fill out an entertainment request form or call our offices at (212) 645-0555 and one of our booking agents will get you a pricing fee and availability for your date and assist you in booking Uncle Kracker or a different well-known act for your next event.

How did Kid Rock make his money?

Kid Rock is one of the best selling music artists in the United States, for the past two decades. Through his musical royalties, Kid Rock earns over $34 million dollar income annually. As per the recent tax filings, Kid Rock has paid millions of dollars in personal income tax. Kid Rock produced most of his music.

One may also ask: is kenny chesney related to uncle kracker?

Kenny Chesney and Uncle Kracker had a smash hit with their duet, 'When the Sun Goes Down,' and the two have maintained their tight bond since the sun set on that hit in 2004. Along with making a video, the two hit the road together for a while. It's a business association turned into a close friendship.

Did Uncle Kracker pass away?

Kevin McCreery, 53, best known as lead guitarist for Uncle Kracker, died Sept. 14 after a battle with cancer, confirmed by friends and colleagues.

Moreover, what is uncle kracker most famous song?

Originally recorded in 1972 by actor and swamp rock singer John Henry Kurtz, "Drift Away" became Uncle Kracker's big hit in 2003. It snagged the top spot on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in the United States, where it spent a record-setting of 28 weeks.

Why did Uncle Kracker stop music?

[In 2007] I'd recorded a whole [fourth album], and then finally when it was done, it just didn't feel right. It just felt like I was kinda beating a dead horse and I wasn't having as much fun as I thought I should be while writing, while recording, while anything.

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