Bert McCracken

Robert "Bert" McCracken (born February 25, 1982), is the lead singer of the punk rock/emo band, The Used.

Facts

• Eats meat in moderation...mostly vegatables
• Claims Michael Jackson as his first and greatest musical influence.
• Other singers that have influenced him are, Robert Smith, Madonna, Robert Plant, Dennis Lyxzén and Walter Schreifels.
• Bert's parents kicked him out of the house because he rebelled against his Mormon upbringing.
• Was a classmate with Quinn Allman at high school and both had the same choir class, before they dropped out.
• 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. Currently, Bert is now living a healthy lifestyle.
• Dated Kelly Osbourne in early 2003; later broke up with her over the phone on Valentine's Day
• Stands at about 5'7" (1.70 m)
• Bert can also play the trumpet and piano, and plays the piano on some of The Used's songs.
• McCracken used to be good friends with My Chemical Romance lead singer Gerard Way until Gerard confronted him about his addictions and got into an argument about it. They have recorded several songs together, including "Under Pressure" song which they jointly used proceeds from to benefit tsunami survivors. In the song "You Know What They Do To Guys Like Us In Prison" by My Chemical Romance, Bert does the backup vocals.
• Ex-girlfriend Kate died from a drug overdose on July 4, 2004; she was carrying Bert's child. "Hard To Say" was written with her in mind.
• Dedicated the song "All That I've Got" to his dog, David Bowie, when it was run over by a truck.
• Good friends with Watik-853 band lead singer Jenard Saren.
• Has 3 little sisters and 1 little brother.
• Took gymnastics for seven years.