- Born
- Birth nameMatthew Lynford Shafer
- Height5′ 9½″ (1.77 m)
- Uncle Kracker was born on June 6, 1974 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Osmosis Jones (2001), 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001) and Sweet Home Alabama (2002). He has been married to Melanie Haas since May 8, 1998. They have three children.
- SpouseMelanie Haas(May 8, 1998 - present) (3 children)
- His father owned an Amoco gas station, where he worked until he was 21.
- Married his high-school sweetheart, Melanie, in Las Vegas.
- Received the nickname "Kracker" from Kid Rock when he was just 13 years old.
- Met longtime friend Kid Rock in 1987 when his brother, Mike, was scheduled to compete in a deejaying contest against him.
- Penned the song, "Letter To My Daughters" as an apology for being away from home so much while touring.
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