Mike McCready

Mike McCready, born in Pensacola, Florida, is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist for the iconic rock band Pearl Jam. He began playing guitar as a teenager, inspired by artists like Jimi Hendrix and Kiss, and later formed the band Shadow in the mid-1980s. His breakthrough came in 1990 when he co-founded Pearl Jam with Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, and Eddie Vedder, helping to define the grunge movement of the early '90s. Pearl Jam's debut album "Ten" (1991) was a massive success, featuring hit singles like "Alive" and "Jeremy," with McCready's guitar work contributing to the band's distinctive sound. As a composer, McCready contributed to the soundtracks of films like "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019) and "The Beach Boys" (2024), and he made appearances in movies and TV shows, including "2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" (ABC, 2013) and "Gleason (Netflix, 2017-2018). Pearl Jam's latest album, "Under The Covers," was released in 2024, and McCready continues to tour and create, remaining a vital figure in rock music.