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Michael David McCready (born April 5, 1966) is an American musician known for being a founding member and lead guitarist of Pearl Jam. McCready was also a member of the side project bands Flight to Mars, Temple of the Dog, Mad Season, and The Rockfords.
Jan 5, 2024 · But as guitarist Mike McCready tells us, with a North American tour in full swing and new music mooted for 2024, they’re still alive and kicking.
May 11, 2018 · Mike McCready has accomplished many things in his 28 years as the lead guitarist of Pearl Jam. Packed arenas, sold millions of records, written songs, raised millions of dollars toward a...
Jun 8, 2021 · Want to know what artists influenced McCready’s playing style on Ten, or why he doesn’t use any two-handed tapping in his solos? How about which lead he wishes he could redo, the song that Pearl Jam just couldn’t nail in the studio, or what it was like heading out on their first tour, alongside the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins ...
Mar 22, 2022 · Mike McCready’s classic rock-and blues-influenced soloing has been part of Pearl Jam’s signature sound since they formed under the name Mookie Blaylock in Seattle, in 1990.
Oct 28, 2022 · Features. Mike McCready breaks down the gear and inspiration behind 15 landmark Pearl Jam tracks. By Jeff Gilbert. published 28 October 2022. In this classic 1995 interview, the Seattle great details how the tricks he “stole directly from Ace Frehley, Angus Young and Keith Richards” wound up on choice Pearl Jam and Temple of the Dog cuts.
Apr 2, 2013 · Time has given Mike McCready a chance to re-examine Mad Season. For a musician who came perilously close to death himself, Mad Season was a way out.
Jun 5, 2024 · At the public memorial service Saturday for Down, McCready and Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan will perform one of Down’s favorite songs: Johnny Thunders’ “You Can’t Put Your Arms ...
Jan 5, 2024 · Mike McCready has issued an update on Pearl Jam’s new studio album and shared some details that suggest it is going to be worth the wait, promising a sound that has the “melody and energy” of the Seattle rock institution’s seminal first two albums – and a lot of lead guitar coming out of that Fender Stratocaster of his.
Sep 15, 2023 · In the midst of a US tour with the band, we talked to Mike about the challenge and appeal of the new model, why the Strat is such an important instrument for him, and what's next for Pearl Jam and beyond.
