Michael Madden (musician)

Mickey Madden
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, PopOccupation(s) Bassist,Musician Instrument(s)BassYears active 1992- present Label(s)A&M OctoneAssociated acts Maroon 5
Kara's FlowersWebsite maroon5.comNotable 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]