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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. It feels like a long time since the release of Pearl Jam’s 2020 album Gigaton .
Jun 8, 2021 · In a wide-ranging conversation, McCready discussed the making of that new guitar, as well as reminisced about the record that started it all. 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?
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.
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.
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.
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready on creating the “perfect” Fender Stratocaster, his long-term love affair with his 1960 Strat, and trying new things.
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...
Mar 13, 2024 · Pearl Jam’s lead guitarist Mike McCready not only has stories to tell but also is ready to tell them in a new way. The Seattle-born artist has been playing his instrument since he was 12 years...
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.
