Bert Mccracken - Biography

Last Editor: Nilofar_r				Bert Mccracken Biography -   Name : Bert Mccracken Profession : Singer Date of birth : 25 February 1982 Place of birth : Orem, Utah, USA Birth name : Robert McCracken

Bert Mccracken Trivia -

Lead singer of rock band The Used Has 3 little sisters and 1 little brother. Bert can also play the trumpet and piano, and plays the piano on some of The Used's songs. The youngest member of The Used.

Bert Mccracken Detailed Biography -

Robert Edward "Bert" McCracken (born February 25, 1982), is the lead singer of the 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 asked him to join. He was so involved, he hitchhiked to band practice. His parents kicked him out of the house because he rebelled against his Mormon upbringing, and he lived with Quinn and his parents for a while, before their band became successful. By age 17 he was addicted to crystal meth. However, he was able to overcome it with his bandmates' support. Addiction continued to follow him. According to an interview, he used to drink up to 2 bottles of Jack Daniels daily. Constant touring and alcoholism didn't mix well and while touring for The Used's self titled album, he collapsed. After consulting several doctors he was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis, a severe inflammation of the pancreas caused by autodigestion of pancreatic tissue by its own enzymes. The condition most often stems from alcohol abuse or gallstones. In late 2005, it was rumoured that he had returned to his old heavy-drinking lifestyle again.