Mike McCready | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Michael David McCready |
Also known as | Petster, McMelty |
Born | Pensacola, Florida, U.S. | April 5, 1966
Origin | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Genres | Alternative rock, grunge, blues rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument | Guitar |
Years active | 1979–present |
Labels | Monkeywrench, A&M, Epic, Columbia, J |
Member of | Pearl Jam |
Formerly of | Temple of the Dog, Mad Season, The Rockfords, Flight to Mars |
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. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a part of Pearl Jam in 2017 alongside the three other founding members (Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard and Eddie Vedder), and former member Dave Krusen.[1]