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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.
Oct 28, 2022 · 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.
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 ...
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. It feels like a long time since the release of Pearl Jam’s 2020 album Gigaton .
Now, nearly 20 years later, McCready and Martin are reissuing Mad Season’s one and only album, Above. The album, currently available for pre-order, releases on April 2 and comes in a deluxe two-CD/one-DVD set.
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 cure...
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.
Apr 9, 2021 · McCready played on Pearl Jam’s biggest hits with a Stratocaster he splurged on as his first vintage guitar purchase. He recently teamed with Fender and master builder Vincent Van Trigt to recreate the 1960 Stratocaster for sale to collectors down to the last scratch.
Sep 13, 2023 · Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready is transforming the tragedies and triumphs of the Seattle grunge scene into a new rock opera, the guitarist told Guitar World magazine.
Apr 6, 2022 · Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready discusses his project featuring Seattle '90s supergroup The Rockfords, and the latest happenings in the PJ universe.
