About Mike McCready
Michael David McCready 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 four other founding members, and former member Matt Cameron. At the age of eleven, McCready purchased his first guitar and began taking lessons. In eighth grade, McCready formed his first band, Warrior, whose name soon changed to Shadow. This was McCready's first recording studio experience, and he took a central role in the project. In 1986, Shadow relocated to Los Angeles and attempted to cut a record deal.
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