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Uncle Kracker is a one-man soulful Rap-Rock California-based outfit.
Matt Shafer, his real name, was born on June 6, 1974, in Mount Clemens,
Michigan USA. In the early '90s, he began performing as a DJ + Turntablist
with Kid Rock.
"Double Wide", Uncle Kracker's debut album, came out in the
summer of 2000; it peaked at #7 on The Billboard Top 200 chart and achieved
double-platinum status, highlighted by the smash single "Follow Me"
which climbed into the top 5 of The Billboard Hot 100.
His solid sophomore set, "No Stranger To Shame", was issued
two years later; the disc reached the #43 position on the U.S. Albums
chart spawning two singles: "In A Little While" gained massive
airplay on adult contemporary radio peaking at #4 on The Adult Top 40
chart and "Drift Away" became his second smash hit peaking at
#9 on The Billboard Hot 100.
In June 2004, the Michigan mauler, released "Seventy Two & Sunny"
that demonstrated Uncle Kracker's growth as an artist, showcasing his
knack for writing undeniably catchy melodies that combine elements of
Country, Pop and down-home Soul. The album debuted at #39 on The Billboard
200 while the first single, "Rescue", grabbed a #20 spot on
The Adult Top 40 chart.
Uncle Kracker will release a new album, "Happy Hour", on September
15, 2009. The 12-song set includes the single "Smile".
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