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Revision as of 03:37, 24 July 2005 by 66.227.243.42 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Robert "Bert" McCracken (born February 25, 1982), is the lead singer of the punk rock/emo band, The Used.
Bert was born in Orem, Utah, USA and raised in a Mormon family during his youth. He was inspired by Michael Jackson to become a singer at a young age. He also attended High School with bandmember Quinn Allman, before dropping out. Before joining The Used, he played the trumpet in a local band in his hometown. Wanting to seek new musical options, he auditioned for a band in his hometown who needed a singer.
After his audition, Quinn Allman, Jeph Howard and Branden Steineckert were so blown away, that they asked him to join. He was so involved, he hitchhiked to band practice. Soon, Bert moved out of his house and lived with Quinn and his parents for awhile, before their band became a huge success.
Facts
- The youngest member of The Used.
- Bert's parents kicked him out of the house because he rebelled against his Mormon upbringing.
- Was a classmate with Quinn at high school and both had the same chior class, before they droped out.
- At 17, he was addicted to heroin. However he was able to overcome it through his band's support. Addiction continued to follow him though. According to an interview with McCracken, he used to drink up to 2 bottles of Jack Daniels daily. Constant touring and alcoholism didn't mix well and while on support of The Used's self titled album, he collapsed while performing. After consulting several Doctors he was advised to slow down. Bert is now living a healthier life style. He has also been officially sober for just over two full years, thanks to his band mates.
- Used to date Kelly Osbourne.
- Bert can also play the trumpet and piano, and plays the piano on some of The Used's songs.
- McCracken is good friends with My Chemical Romance lead singer Gerard Way, and have recorded several songs together.
- Dedicated the song "All That I've Got", to his dog, David Bowie, when it was ran over by a truck right in front of Bert.