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Mickey Madden
Madden performing with Maroon 5 in 2007.
Madden performing with Maroon 5 in 2007.
Background information
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 guitar, guitar, synthesizers
Years active1992–present
LabelsJ, A&M/Octone, Interscope
Websitemaroon5.com

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

  1. ^ "American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers". Ascap.com. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
  2. ^ "Biography of Mickey Madden". Billboard.com. May 13, 1979. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
  3. ^ Miller, Liz. "VN Chats With Maroon 5's Vegan Bassist Mickey Madden". Vegnews.com. Retrieved July 17, 2011. {{cite web}}: |archive-url= is malformed: liveweb (help)
  4. ^ "California Dreamin'". beliefnet.com. Retrieved June 29, 2012.

External links

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