Mike McCready
BluesIndie RockSeattle grungepost-grunge rock90s alternative rock
Mike McCready (born Michael David McCready on 5 April 1966) is an American musician who serves as the lead guitarist for the American rock band Pearl Jam, a band he co-founded. He has also been a member of the side project bands Flight to Mars, Temple of the Dog, Mad Season and The Rockfords. McCready was born in Pensacola, Florida, USA, but his family moved to Seattle shortly after his birth. As a child, his parents played Hendrix and Santana, while his friends listened to KISS and Aerosmith; McCready would frequently play bongo drums.
Influenced by: Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Led Zeppelin
- Active:
- 1990-present
- Scene:
- Seattle
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