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Mickey Madden
Birth nameMichael Allen Madden
Born (1979-05-13) May 13, 1979 (age 45)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock, funk rock, pop rock, soul
Occupation(s)Bassist, musician
Instrument(s)Bass
Years active1992-present
LabelsA&M, Octone
Websitewww.maroon5.com

Mickey Madden (born Michael Allen Madden,[1] May 13, 1979 in Austin, Texas) is an American musician. Madden is best known for being the bassist in the pop rock band Maroon 5.

Madden 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]

Influences

His bass playing influences include Victor Wooten and Marcus Miller.


Notes

  1. ^ "American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers". Ascap.com. Retrieved 2011-07-17.
  2. ^ "Biography of Mickey Madden". Billboard.com. 1979-05-13. Retrieved 2011-07-17.
  3. ^ Miller, Liz. "VN Chats With Maroon 5's Vegan Bassist Mickey Madden". Vegnews.com. Retrieved 2011-07-17. {{cite web}}: |archive-url= is malformed: liveweb (help)

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