Michael Madden (musician)

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Mickey Madden
Mickey Madden in concert 2007
Mickey Madden in concert 2007
Background information
Birth name Michael Madden
Born May 13, 1979 (1979-05-13) (age 29)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Genre(s) Rock, Soul, Pop
Occupation(s) Bassist ,Musician
Instrument(s) Bass
Years active 1992 - present
Label(s) A&M Octone
Associated acts Maroon 5
Kara's Flowers
Website maroon5.com
Notable instrument(s)
Bass Guitar

Michael "Mickey" Madden (born May 13, 1979 in Austin, Texas) is an American musician. Madden is best known for being the bassist in the pop rock band Maroon 5.

Madden began playing in junior high school. And, along with friends Jesse Carmichael (piano/keyboard) and Adam Levine (singer/guitar) they played in garages with the bands Pearl Jam and Nirvana being among of their influences. In 1994 with the addition of Ryan Dusick (drums), the band Kara's Flowers was formed.[1]

After break-up of Kara's Flowers, Madden attended classes at UCLA, after attending college the group would reform with the addition of James Valentine (guitar), they sought a new record deal and formed the band Maroon 5.[1]

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  1. ^ a b billboard.com Biography of Mickey Madden

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