Not good…
Fans are worried about Uncle Kracker, who’s best known for hits like “Follow Me” and his cover of Dobie Gray’s “Drift Away,” after the singer appeared to be in rough shape during some of his recent performances.
Uncle Kracker, whose real name is Matthew Schafer, has been opening for Kenny Chesney on his Sun Goes Down tour, which is named after their 2004 duet “When The Sun Goes Down.” But during his performances, fans have noticed that Uncle Kracker has appeared to be intoxicated and slurring as he made it through the songs:
@kalee_conservativemama So sad 😭 He would sing a few lyrics then stop💔 #kennychesney #whenthesungoesdown #unclekracker #kennychesy2024 #sungoesdowntour ♬ original sound – Kalee_Conservative mama
@debaucherri_ The Drunk Uncle Kracker 😂 #KennyChesney #loudie #fy ♬ original sound – CherriLazoree
@ms.magic67 “Follow Me” Uncle Kracker & Kenny Chesney LIVE 6/20/24 Indianapolis, IN #kennychesney #country #countrymusic #summervibes #summerconcerts #2010sthrowback #2010smusic #unclekracker ♬ original sound – Karen
And at another recent stop on his own tour at The Maverick in Tucson, Arizona, Uncle Kracker appeared to be having trouble making it through his set.
@the_throwback_shack Ever worry the vomit is headed your way…😭 @Uncle Kracker #unclekracker #concerts #2024 #kennychesney #followme #songs #2000smusic #2010smusic #onehitwonder #fyp #fy #ustour #summerconcerts ♬ original sound – the_throwback_shack
@the_throwback_shack Drunk Uncle…Kracker 😬 WOAH!!! @Uncle Kracker #unclekracker #concerts #2024 #songs #followme #live #kennychesney #summerconcerts #fyp #fy #2010smusic #2000smusic #onehitwonder #kidrock #worldtour ♬ original sound – the_throwback_shack
Of course it’s possible that he was just feeling the effects of the alcohol mixed with the intense heat. But the videos and his performances have sparked concern from fans, who took to the comments to express their hope that everything’s ok with the singer and that he’s able to get help if he needs it:
“He needs to get some help!”
“I love him so much…..but he needs to take care of himself.”
“Dang. I like him. I didn’t know he had a problem. Sad”
“so sad. prayers for his recovery”
“Nothing but prayers and positive vibes. So sad to see because he’s an unbelievable talent that has battled these problems throughout his career. Much love”
“Ugh sad to see him like this.”
“Almost can’t watch that”
Regardless of what’s going on, you gotta hope that he’s able to get help if he needs it.
