| Mickey Madden | |
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Mickey Madden in concert 2007 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Allen Madden |
| Born | May 13, 1979 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock, funk rock, pop rock, soul |
| Occupations | Bassist, musician |
| Instruments | Bass |
| Years active | 1992-present |
| Labels | A&M, Octone |
| Associated acts | Maroon 5, Kara's Flowers, Historics |
| Website | www.maroon5.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Fender Precision Bass Fender Jazz Bass Music Man StingRay Sadowsky Lakland Epiphone EBM-4 Bass (Harder to Breathe music video) |
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Mickey Madden (born Michael Allen Madden,[1] 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, playing in garages along with friends Jesse Carmichael (piano/keyboard) and Adam Levine (singer/guitar). The bands Pearl Jam and Nirvana were among their influences. In 1994, with the addition of Ryan Dusick (drums), the band Kara's Flowers was formed.[2]
After the break-up of Kara's Flowers, Madden attended classes at UCLA. After Madden attended college, the group reformed with the addition of James Valentine (guitar). He is a vegan.[3]
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