Mike McCready’s net worth is estimated at $70 million. He was born in Pensacola, Florida, USA, on April 5, 1966. Alongside Pearl Jam, he has performed with numerous other bands, including Temple of the Dog, The Rockfords, and Mad Season. McCready’s musical success has significantly contributed to his wealth.
Growing up in Seattle, McCready was heavily influenced by rock music, with his parents being fans of Jimi Hendrix and friends engrossed in bands like Kiss and Aerosmith. At age 11, he acquired his first electric guitar, which marked the beginning of his musical journey. After facing moderate success with his band, Shadow, McCready enrolled in a community college and worked in a video store. However, after witnessing Stevie Ray Vaughn perform live, he reignited his passion for music.
McCready’s major breakthrough came when he joined Pearl Jam, then known as Mookie Blaylock, in 1990. The band’s debut album, “Ten,” was released in 1991 and achieved widespread commercial success. Subsequent albums, like “Vs.” and “Vitalogy,” further solidified the band’s prominence in the 1990s.
Aside from his musical career, McCready has been an advocate for raising awareness about Crohn’s disease, from which he has suffered since the age of 21. He holds an annual concert in support of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, among other activities.
Mike McCready is also known for his involvement in other projects, including composing and playing guitar on various soundtracks, as well as appearing in different film and television productions.
McCready’s personal life includes his marriage to Ashley O’Connor since 2005, and the couple has three children.
In fall of 2004, Mike participated in the Vote for Change concert tour organized to encourage the defeat of George W. Bush in the U.S. presidential election. He has also played guitar in the rock band Pearl Jam.
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