Our superfan blogger Zack Newman got some face time with Mike McCready at Pearl Jam’s show in Mansfield, Mass., June 28, 2008.
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zack newman tearing shit up!
@paulbongiorno That may be the dumbest comment I’ve seen on YouTube. What makes it especially stupid is the fact that Mike has been more involved in the songwriting and creative process on the last two albums than ever before. Back in the day Mike was more the talented player without much input in the band, but now he is more involved than ever, so if you don’t like it, then Mike getting more involved isn’t the answer.
@paulbongiorno You only go on to prove you don’t know what you’re talking about. By the way Mike has had the dyed hair for almost 15 years now, he did that during the No Code sessions. 1996, perhaps earlier.
@konerak9 No Code was recorded in ’95-’96, and released in May of ’96 followed by a tour to support the album. Just because he worked with his side project around that time doesn’t mean he quit working with Pearl Jam. And if you open up the No Code album there is Mike, with short blonde dyed hair.
@konerak9 By the way, if you don’t believe me, there is a video of Pearl Jam at the 1996 Grammy Awards right here on YouTube, look it up. In case you get confused Mike is the one with the short blonde hair. Who’s stupid now?
I got to meet Mike a few weeks back in NYC. Great guy, my favorite member.
this guy is so nervous ha