Mickey Madden
| Mickey Madden | |
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 Mickey Madden in concert 2007 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Allen Madden |
| Born | May 13, 1979 Austin, Texas, US |
| Genres | Alternative rock, funk rock, pop rock, soul |
| Occupations | Bassist, musician |
| Instruments | Bass guitar, guitar, synthesizers |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | A&M/Octone |
| Associated acts | Maroon 5, Kara's Flowers, Historics |
| Website | www.maroon5.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Fender Precision Bass Fender Jazz Bass Music Man StingRay Sadowsky Lakland Epiphone EBM-4 Bass (Harder to Breathe music video) |
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Michael Allen "Mickey" Madden[1] May 13, 1979) is an American musician. Madden is best known for being the bassist in the pop rock band Maroon 5.
Life and career [edit]
Madden was born in Austin, Texas. He began playing in junior high school, playing in garages along with friends Jesse Carmichael (piano/keyboard) and Adam Levine (singer/guitar). The bands Pearl Jam and Nirvana were among their influences. In 1994, with the addition of Ryan Dusick (drums), the band Kara's Flowers was formed.[2]
After the break-up of Kara's Flowers, Madden attended classes at UCLA. After Madden attended college, the group reformed with the addition of James Valentine (guitar). He is a vegan[3] and supports Farm Sanctuary.[4]
His bass playing influences include Victor Wooten and Marcus Miller.
References [edit]
- ^ "American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers". Ascap.com. Retrieved 2011-07-17.
- ^ "Biography of Mickey Madden". Billboard.com. 1979-05-13. Retrieved 2011-07-17.
- ^ Miller, Liz. "VN Chats With Maroon 5’s Vegan Bassist Mickey Madden". Vegnews.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2011-07-17.
- Rondeau, Megan (2011-06-17), Maroon 5's Mickey Madden, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, archived from the original on 2012-05-08
- Maroon 5’s Mickey Madden Is Vegan!, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, archived from the original on 2012-05-08, video video2
- ^ "California Dreamin'". beliefnet.com. Retrieved 2012-06-29.
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