Mickey Madden
Mickey Madden | |
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![]() Madden performing with Maroon 5 in 2007. | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Michael Allen Madden |
Born | Austin, Texas, U.S. | May 13, 1979
Genres | Alternative rock, funk rock, pop rock, soul |
Occupation(s) | Bassist, musician |
Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, guitar, synthesizers |
Years active | 1992–present |
Labels | J, A&M/Octone, Interscope |
Website | maroon5 |
Michael Allen Madden,[1] also known as Mickey Madden (born May 13, 1979) is an American musician, who is best known for being the bassist in the pop rock band Maroon 5.
Life and music career
Madden was born in Austin, Texas. He began playing in junior high school, playing in garages along with friends Jesse Carmichael (guitar/vocals) and Adam Levine (vocals/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 James Valentine (guitar) joining the line-up and Jesse Carmichael mainly playing the keyboards) and pursued a new musical direction, changing their name to Maroon 5. Throughout their career, the band has released 5 studio albums: Songs About Jane (2002), It Won't Be Soon Before Long (2007), Hands All Over (2010), Overexposed (2012) and V (2014).
Personal life
He is a vegan[3] and supports Farm Sanctuary.[4]
References
- ^ "American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers". Ascap.com. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ "Biography of Mickey Madden". Billboard.com. May 13, 1979. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ Miller, Liz. "VN Chats With Maroon 5's Vegan Bassist Mickey Madden". Vegnews.com. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
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- ^ "California Dreamin'". beliefnet.com. Retrieved June 29, 2012.