Mike McCready

Mike McCready
McCready performing with Pearl Jam in 2009
Background information
Birth nameMichael David McCready
Also known asPetster, McMelty
Born (1966-04-05) April 5, 1966
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
OriginSeattle, Washington, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1979–present
Labels
Member ofPearl Jam
Formerly of
Signature

Michael David McCready (born April 5, 1966) is an American musician known for being a founding member and lead guitarist of Pearl Jam. McCready was also a member of the side project bands Flight to Mars, Temple of the Dog, Mad Season, and The Rockfords. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a part of Pearl Jam in 2017 alongside the three other founding members (Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard and Eddie Vedder), and former member Dave Krusen.