Cracker is an American
alternative rock band fronted by
Camper Van Beethoven singer
David Lowery, with guitarist
Johnny Hickman. They are best known for their hit songs "Low" and "Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)". The band's website once noted Cracker as "The only band to ever open for both
The Grateful Dead and
The Ramones," a unique distinction which is also indicative of the band's sound and style. Cracker comfortably mixes influences and sounds ranging from classic
country music,
psychedelia,
punk and
folk into their brand of "
americana" style rock.