Mike McCready interview for Mad Season 1995

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@02:48 Interview with Mike McCready about Mad Season and personal insights. Video starts with the end of "I Don't Know Anything" reharal at Moore Theatre, Seattle, WA, USA
April 22, 1995.
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@lovingklimt 5 жыл бұрын

Mad Season was amazing. Above is a classic. Mike and Layne were a great artistic partnership.

@hermitchick 10 жыл бұрын

how can you not love Mike Mccready ???

@mattkierkegaard9403 6 жыл бұрын

hermitchick because he is apart of that poser rock band Pearl Jam. Seriously though, I appreciate this album. They got the best of three grunge bands and made a super band 😎

@devilofyournightmaree462 4 жыл бұрын

Matt Kierkegaard why is pearl jam poser band ?

@kaya9718 3 жыл бұрын

devilofyour nightmaree I think he was kidding but I’m not sure

@aisle_of_view 2 жыл бұрын

Always wanted to open a bakery called Scone Gossard.

@somewhatsomething4882 2 жыл бұрын

@@aisle_of_view wow I always thought that would be a good name for a strip club 🙃 Full of overweight old strippers with trays of freshly baked treats

@reesezpeasuz1506 3 жыл бұрын

Mark Lanegan on Long Gone Day is incredible. He and Layne together was a great moment in time.

@layneinchains6534 8 жыл бұрын

One of the most underrated albums of all time! From beginning to end one of the rare albums where you don't skip over a song to get to the next! RIP LAYNE THOMAS STALEY!!

@rickyg8462 7 жыл бұрын

Layne In Chains Long gone day is so effing cool...the live version is amazing

@jeff7764 5 жыл бұрын

It’s not underrated. This comment is absolutely fucking absurd

@AllisonChains64 4 жыл бұрын

@@jeff7764 Of course it is - it's absolutely ludicrous to say it's not. Just because maybe you and your friends or some people you know may have heard this album or even like it, does *not* mean that it is well known or widely liked. Almost everyone I've come to meet has never even heard of Mad Season.

@williamriker4889 4 жыл бұрын

@@jeff7764 I agree. I was thinking the same thing. No publications states underrated. WADA

@tylurmackinnon6217 2 жыл бұрын

How was it underrated??? It was a highly acclaimed album and a big hit at the time, going gold, making the billboard album and single charts (#20 “River of Deceit”). Every concert they ever played was sold out.

@Megamando93 10 жыл бұрын

I love Mike, very honest and killer interview he just really knows what to say. He's a great guy. Love his playing and I love his attitude.

@torreyvest987 7 жыл бұрын

Mike McCready is a great guy and such a talent.

@VeddeRessa 12 жыл бұрын

So glad that this talented man survived. He's been in three super groups; Temple of the Dog, Pearl Jam, and Mad Season. Idk, but I think guitar solos are usually boring unless your name is Mike McCready. Speaking of Mad Season's unreleased tracks, hope Mike will release them as they are. Only instruments without any vocals on em. RIP Layne.

@SuperStrik9 9 жыл бұрын

Mad Season were great. Above is an all time classic.

@marrydruli 12 жыл бұрын

I was absolutely obsessed with this interview 2 years ago, but then it disappeared from the internet. I searched everywhere for it and couldn't find it. I was so sad and frustrated. Today I just said I must try my luck and search for it again, and here it is! Thank you so much for uploading it. You don't have the slightest idea how much this interview means to me. Thank you again, man!

@samdrury1994 12 жыл бұрын

R.I.P Layne and Baker!

@tremorchristlester4688 3 жыл бұрын

Mike McCready is like the kid that never grew up. You can tell just how much he enjoys doing what he does. He's like a kid all over on stage. He's a gem

@andrewmeyer3417 7 жыл бұрын

wow Mike McCready has the same voice as Edward Norton

@grungefanboy9594 4 жыл бұрын

andrew meyer No

@jasong6967 4 жыл бұрын

andrew meyer looks like him too

@skuleglass1721 3 жыл бұрын

Omg yes

@nathanclark9956 2 жыл бұрын

Damn your rite they even look similar

@DScottWhitaker 12 жыл бұрын

I would have done ANYTHING for Mad Season to put out just one more disc before going back to there respective monsters. So rare that a -super group- could write such an EPIC record that quick.

@goudagirl6095 2 жыл бұрын

And Layne's innate talent for throwing lyrics together extemporaneously was a huge boon to both MS and AIC. 👍

@Bottomupmanagement 10 жыл бұрын

Just a fantastic human being!!!!!!!

@aliciacantrell980 6 жыл бұрын

Mccready, still a great human being

@19DRS66 10 жыл бұрын

Sweet guitar,,,honest man ,,,,,shame Layne is not here anymore

@sarahhewitt5273 3 жыл бұрын

Mike McCready is my biggest 90s crush. He's just amazing :)

@antman2826 5 жыл бұрын

That was so sweet to see how when the interview finished mike just had a real conversation with the guy and was real and humble and interested in him. Such a sweet guy and a guitar legend. Above is up there with my all time favourite albums.

@RedbelliedChewpacabra 4 жыл бұрын

The whole interview is real feeling. But that end part gets me the deepest. Because that connection is what keeps us from chasing the dragons, and we so often forget to do it.

@olivialangley7391 2 жыл бұрын

Right!! He just seems so INTERESTED in the interviewer. It’s really cool

@olivialangley7391 2 жыл бұрын

Right!! He just seems so INTERESTED in the interviewer. It’s really cool

@toriisaacs1865 10 жыл бұрын

I love Mike McCready he is such a talented man.Much love to Layne R.I.P.

@darthnatas953 3 жыл бұрын

Man, this dude got to play with two of the greatest rock vocalists to ever live. Much respect.

@BeSpinafied 3 жыл бұрын

Three!

@darthnatas953 3 жыл бұрын

@@BeSpinafied Yeah, I was thinking Layne and Cornell, but Vedder of course is quite good as well; especially his unplugged performance of Black was outstanding.

@Breckybre 2 жыл бұрын

Yea because he is one of the top guitarists to come out of that era. He is a legend in his own right.

@johnnymarcy4904 2 жыл бұрын

dont forget about andy wood

@laurawatters914 Жыл бұрын

Temple of the Dog! 😊✌️

@emptysresponse 4 жыл бұрын

Mike McCready is feckin' awesome! A superb guitarist and seems like a really decent guy.

@geekrockrats 10 жыл бұрын

Great interview and it got even more real after the questions and it was just 2 guys talking. Mike seems like a genuinely humble guy

@donaldlusk2035 Жыл бұрын

Criminally underrated.

@matthewling2663 2 жыл бұрын

Mike’s guitar sound on Above is one of the best ever

@toonumbtoofeel7002 9 жыл бұрын

Such a humble, down to earth dude. Very cool. Much respect.

@wheelz23 2 жыл бұрын

A gem of an album that hasn't left my vehicle since its inception. A gem.

@revilhunter 4 жыл бұрын

Class on how to be humble, down to earth guy, much respect

@inga1721 9 жыл бұрын

Layne's friend is a nice and honest guy. Not a surprise :)

@TheAndreluizcarneiro 7 жыл бұрын

was*

@goudagirl6095 2 жыл бұрын

THIS ALBUM. 😐 I don't even know where to start. Studio version, live version, they're BOTH just absolutely spectacular. Raw, gritty, heartbreaking, unique. I've come across VERY few perfect albums in my many decades, but this definitely falls into that category. On IDKA, I love Barrett's ever "loudening" drum intro, and Layne's voice throughout, of course, is so perfectly cast for this compilation, all the way through to the achingly poignant final note of "We're All Alone." 💔 Its hard to believe this album is now nearly *30* years old. WOW. But great music transcends time, no matter the era. Just ask Bach or Beethoven. 😉

@architectoftranquility Жыл бұрын

YES! Barrett was awesome on the drums, especially with that creeping intro :)

@sexcess 8 жыл бұрын

McCready looks like a heel manager in ECW in this video

@rickyg8462 7 жыл бұрын

bladeryanner who is ECW...he certainly looks kinda weird up there...like a college kid got invited on stage

@lastfewtokes 4 жыл бұрын

Ricky G Extreme Championship Wrestling. Type it on KZfaq lol.

@billybats4745 3 жыл бұрын

Under rated comment! Lmfao

@JOHNNYTSUNAMI. 2 ай бұрын

hahahah good one

@hazeybazey9812 4 жыл бұрын

Sobriety is achievable 💙🌼🌻💛🙏Namaste

@lack76 12 жыл бұрын

November Hotel some of the best guitar work i have ever heard.

@muzicaempathica6479 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, McCready outHendrixed Jimi‼🤘😎

@Olubumni 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike for getting this amazing group of musicians together❤️❤️❤️

@Meterman13 6 ай бұрын

Super Group rite up there with Blind Faith!!!

@Naturellee 3 жыл бұрын

Thank God that he recovered bc we wouldn't have experienced this Masterpiece.

@MrSustainz Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Mike is an amazing artist and his music has touched me. It is great to get an insight into his thoughts and personality! RIP Brother Layne

@shannonboggs1673 2 жыл бұрын

Mad season is one of the best side projects

@laurawatters914 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome interview beautiful Mike McCready!! I absolutely love Mad Season, I think Mike going to rehab and getting clean opened his creative mind for sure then from there no stopping Mike McCready!! RIP Beautiful Layne Staley and RIP John Baker Saunders and now RIP Mark Lanegan 😇. Thank you so very much for sharing this awesome video, 💓🤘✌️

@MsJilsephonie 12 жыл бұрын

i love mad season wish they make more music nd rip layne staley...well thats the best voice ive heard in my life...i miss that guy every day

@BrunoOliveira-mb4qz 2 жыл бұрын

One of the things that I love about Mad Season is how the band started. Mcready after a longe time of drinking and drugs he met Baker, call Layne, Barret, Lanegan and Skerik. Above record is so great that us (fans) can imagine how would be a 2nd record. It's a nice exercise as a fan, but you know, it would be great :)

@CCB6939 2 жыл бұрын

Totally sucks that Layne couldn't get clean.. He had so much talent and was one of the best singers period !! I would have not only loved more Alice in Chains records with Layne but would have loved another Mad Season record as well, He and Mike wrote some great songs! .... It really just wasn't enough music...

@boomboomerton7394 8 жыл бұрын

That album not only showed more of Layne's amazing vocals and songwriting but McCready's guitar work and songwriting on the album is brilliant...Layne played guitar on a few...he was actually a good guitarist but of course nothing like a mccready or cantrell but layne's vocals, phrasing, harmonizing, songwriting and lyrics were his trademark....Dude could lay down 4 vocal tracks all accenting a diff. note for harmony or just unison/doubling a part for natural chorus...ex.'s "Again', "Died", "Get Born Again" wow. McCready had a nice impact and influence on my guitar playing in my early to mid teens (29 now been playing 18yrs)...McCready, Frusciante, Hendrix, Gilmour, Clapton, Schenker, Page, Leslie West and Cantrell...those are the guys I hold dear to my heart because they helped me form and develop into my own style and now I love songwriting just as much. The drummer Barrett Martin I think is his name laid some of the most dynamic, powerful and tightest drums down on that album I have ever heard. God bless yall and may tomorrow come to you in peace.

@JohnnyRenick 8 жыл бұрын

Very well said. Great influences as well. Not many people give Leslie West enough credit. Great talent recognition!

@williamgalla177 6 жыл бұрын

@rumblefish9 6 жыл бұрын

J.T. Bomar Btw "Again', "Died", "Get Born Again" and almost all of AIC has Jerry doing the harmonies so its not all Layne. In fact "Died" and "Get Born Again" were so difficult to record because at that time Layne and Jerry had a falling out. Jerry would come in, lay his vocal tracks in the morning then Layne would come in later in the day to do his. Those two songs were the only AIC songs the producers had to use pro tools for. A lot of people mistake Jerry's voice for Layne. Most people dont even know Jerry sings the verses to Would. Also, Cantrell was the main songwriter for AIC, which is why Mad Season sounds nothing like Alice and Jerry's solo albums do. Layne was primarily a lyricist. The only AIC song he composed was Angry Chair.

@phillydoughboy 5 жыл бұрын

Jesus man i've never seen this but god damn was that awesome and loved reading your description

@rocklandtimes5005 5 жыл бұрын

Agree. This album is the one where I picked up on how talented Layne was. His voice fills the space so powerfully

@dblanc3870 2 жыл бұрын

I love that he said he wouldn't have made the album if he wasn't sober. The album is amazing, but the band was genius live. I can't believe he was surprised the album did so well at the time. It still resonates as music gold.

@roxannemoser 4 жыл бұрын

Mike looks so young here. Like he's a high school teen. But such a badass.

@igunzOsick 11 жыл бұрын

Mike McCready is the fucking shit.

@magemeatloaf 7 жыл бұрын

The absolute, 100% authentic grade A shit.

@WalkeeTalkeeMan 2 жыл бұрын

The beauty.of Above is just like mike said.. the immediacy... it s fresh, raw and fresh. It s a rare gem.

@dyr234 10 жыл бұрын

I like when the interview pat stoped and they went in to talk about real shit

@cecilyjsmusicvideos7619 Жыл бұрын

Incredible music in Mad Season. These guys made such important music.

@SummersPep 10 жыл бұрын

He is still here, he has balls! I love them ALL SO MUCH. :)

@manchiloco 12 жыл бұрын

layne + mccready = perfect band

@krang0117 12 жыл бұрын

id love to see an interview with layne from around this time

@LangChrisSmal 2 жыл бұрын

Mad respect

@memorylaymewinslow7251 Жыл бұрын

❤McCready rules❤️

@MrRamcam13 11 жыл бұрын

Thank for putting this up man! Rereleased this week greatness!

@CheshireCatband 8 жыл бұрын

Super cool...born out of such a negative part of the human condition...very positive result for these cats...I'm better for watching this. thx

@pablomistralband 12 жыл бұрын

Hey! thank you very much for posting this! I had saw it years ago in two parts I think and I couldn't find it any further. I've been watching your videos and they are awesome.

@Paul-dw2cl 2 жыл бұрын

Mike McCready’s solo here is fantastic

@KevlarVTX 2 жыл бұрын

Barrett Martin, underrated drummer.

@krystalroxX7 Жыл бұрын

Exactly he’s not even verified on instagram? No big deal but I was shocked. He’s super down to earth and is pretty active on there. Long love mad season what a gift

@mamajodylynn5585 4 жыл бұрын

Mikey with the stereotypical mid 90s heart throb haircut.

@TacomaPaul 13 жыл бұрын

Excellent !

@rickyg8462 7 жыл бұрын

I can't believe how quickly they recorded the album...I guess they were playing live shows before they recorded...??

@nathanclark9956 2 жыл бұрын

They only done 2 live shows the moore is the best one

@Beaches_south_of_L.A. 2 жыл бұрын

Mike's so cool.

@rebel32degrees 11 жыл бұрын

Great interview. There's a more recent one with Mike over at Diffuser.fm talking about the re-issue of Above. Can't believe its been this long!

@ravenouscolonelhart 12 жыл бұрын

They had material written for a second album, before the bassist died. Then Staley died. They were still going to rename the band Disinformation have Mark Lanegan sing it, but it never happened. I wish it had, it still would have been the next best thing.

@sparekeiv Жыл бұрын

The live DVD they put out is epic

@funnyman2392 Жыл бұрын

Cool seeing layne play guitar

@kizzlerawk6908 Жыл бұрын

Mike

@hertugen.online Жыл бұрын

Best grunge band ever, period ! RIP Layne & Baker & Flanagan.

@v_spw4355 Жыл бұрын

Lanagan LOL

@lagaddict9878 8 ай бұрын

@@v_spw4355Lanegan**

@superunknown70 4 жыл бұрын

I like when the person being interviewed is candid and willing. Good interview!!

@alvarobarrosso4169 3 жыл бұрын

What a nice dude :)

@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302 6 ай бұрын

Rockin that 90's hair split. Lmao!!

@rse1113 3 ай бұрын

“Ladies and gentlemen…Mike McFuckin Cready.” -Eddie Vedder, Pretty Much Every PJ Show

@leclarc 11 жыл бұрын

it is 15 min and 26 sec long and you people focus on a glove?

@pervysage4531 2 жыл бұрын

I love how someone is just jamming on a saxophone in the background.

@miless544 8 ай бұрын

Never say Layne or AIC, but did see TotD perform "River of Deceit" at the Paramount in Seattle in 2016.

@brassteeth3355 2 ай бұрын

Im certainly no fan of pearl jam but this is undoubtedly the most important album of the era on many levels. The apex of the movement.

@giannigibertoni7400 Жыл бұрын

Top Mike

@kvstrickland 5 жыл бұрын

Tha is for positing this one.

@StraightPunkEdge93 13 жыл бұрын

Thanks for uploading this man. do you have any other random pearl jam related interviews?

@childofthekorn06 12 жыл бұрын

thanks, yeah i guess that makes sense.

@BareBandSubscription 12 жыл бұрын

Actually, no, it's a disc release of the unfinished material McCready, Martin, and Baker recorded without vocals. They're looking for singers to lay vocals over the tracks and then release them. Mark Lanegan is rumored to sing on it. But Mad Season certainly is not putting out a "new" album or reforming or anything.

@atravelerofbothtimespace4172 2 жыл бұрын

Love how Mikes jeans n hoodie comeoff like he just got off collecting shopping carts at Fred Myers to shred onstage

@danathor99 12 жыл бұрын

Mad Season are getting back together (except Layne and baker of course), Mike McCready said so... And Lanegan is widely tipped to sing on the new album

@ravenouscolonelhart 12 жыл бұрын

in that case hell fucking yes I hope they get Mark Lanegan, but in any case it will be awesome

@chasetower6773 2 жыл бұрын

Musicianship is the reason Mad Season is different from every other’s Bands.

@jeff7764 2 ай бұрын

I just learned how to play river of deceit. That F hammer on in the verse is a little tricky at first

@SwampyMusic 6 жыл бұрын

November Hotel at the Moore, that's what I think of when I hear Mike. I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that alcohol was not the main reason for rehab, but the same thing that America recently made a "national emergency"...

@davidgray4690 2 жыл бұрын

your album has gone gold---has it? haha fuck yeah

@ohmah70 12 жыл бұрын

A BIG FAT JOINT IS WHAT MADE THEM CLICK....PEARL JAM TEN WAS MADE REALLY QUICK...THE FREEDON OF JUST PLAYING WITH NOTHING TO LOSE AND ENJOYING IT CREATES THE TRUE SOUND.

@danathor99 12 жыл бұрын

No, it is happening Mike McCready said so himself, in fact just 2 days ago Barret Martin and Mike McCready were back on stage together playing River of Deceit with some other band... A new album is happening, they just have to sort out a new singer and bass player.

@tommyd1871 2 жыл бұрын

Hate the fact that Mike was all fucked up early on. He is such a good guy now. Never knew he smoked, wonder if he still smokes ?

@robertflanagan1364 2 жыл бұрын

No he doesnt

@tintoweno 3 жыл бұрын

Is that Nalgas Sin Carne playing saxophone in the background? I think it's probably him 🎷

@KidScipio 11 жыл бұрын

he did mad season to escape the tyranny imposed by eddie vedder

@lottofever3061 4 жыл бұрын

Really? Not a fan of Pearl Jam lol

@Noname444-c3v 4 жыл бұрын

@@lottofever3061 I think so, he said he and Layne were feeling insecure in their respective bands, so Mad Season was a way for them to do their own thing. I just feel uneasy how EV got to be the leader of PJ, the band already existed before him being a part of it...also Mccready solos were steadily disappearing from PJ albums... He and Stone are the reason why I listen to some PJ... I just think Mike would be great in a band like Mad Season... it's his style... I wish Layne and Baker were still around 😢

@vacumme Жыл бұрын

You guys are nuts. Vedder is about as humble as it gets for a frontman of a popular band. It's the #1 reason why Pearl Jam have never broken up.....because the lead singer isn't a prima donna like many bands.

@laurawatters914 4 ай бұрын

@@vacummeWELL SAID, THANK YOU. EDDIE VEDDER IS GREAT HUMBLE MAN. 😊🩷🤘✌️SO MANY EDDIE VEDDER HATERS OUT THERE. WHAT BAND IS STILL TOGETHER AND KICKING ASS???? PEARL JAM!!! THANK YOU 💙

@ancientsymbol 12 жыл бұрын

There's a good interview Baker did with the folks at EMP around the same time. I'll see if there's any copyright issue and post it if not. Baker was so grateful to Mike for bringing him out west to play. I'm convinced that Baker's addiction stemmed in large part from his childhood sexual abuse at the age of 5.

@SummersPep 10 жыл бұрын

haha totally! Looks like a brother... :)

@jimwilliams4215 5 жыл бұрын

Mike is great ... so glad he is at least fighting his demon. Not easy for most ... as many of us know. Mad Season is much more poignant today than when it exsited because of what happened after (Baker & Staley) ... amazing band!!! Thanks for this...

@TacomaPaul 13 жыл бұрын

Would be nice to have a transcript cuz I can't hear a THING the interviewer says.