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.. BACKMICHAEL DAVID McCREADY
| DATE OF BIRTH: | 05th April 1966 [Pensacola, Florida] |
| PEARL JAM's: |
Lead guitarist [also plays slides, bass, rhythm guitar, piano, backing vocals, lyricist] |
| SIDE PROJECTS: | MAD SEASON, Disinformation, THE ROCKFORDS |
| PREVIOUS BANDS: | Shadow |
| INFLUENCES: | includes KISS and Hendrix |
| BITS n PIECES:
| Mike's an only child¡ His parents moved to Seattle shortly after his birth [his father was a city employee while his mother was an elementary school art teacher]. His first electric guitar was purchased at a Kennelly Keys store after his 11th birthday, and began taking lessons with a local instructor. Formed his first band WARRIOR [which was later became SHADOW] when he was in 8th grade. They use to perform for schoolmates during free periods playing KISS and UK metal band covers. After highschool his band moved to LA hoping to land a record deal, but came back to Seattle as they had no success. SHADOW soon broke up after their return home. Mike was working at a restaurant, Julia's in the Walling ford district when Stone approached and asked if he wanted to join his new band¡ Mike 'n Stone actually knew each other since highschool, though they had lost 'touch' over the years. uHHH .. Mike's actuaLLy been through stuff tHat y'wouLdnt even tHink 'Bout, or tHink "no .. not Mike" .. but believe it cuZ hE has¡ Publishing name "Jumpin' Cat Music". Was a member of TEMPLE OF THE DOG. Is apparently part owner of the Garage, a popular Seattle pool hall¡ Mike's a mate of Mr Potatohead¡ NOTE: pic from tenclub.net in the ::tour section:: |