Mike McCready interview for Mad Season 1995

[@lovingklimt]

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

[@layneinchains6534]

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]

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

[@jeff7764]

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

[@UnchainedMelodie92]

@@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]

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

[@tylurmackinnon6217]

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.

[@hermitchick]

how can you not love Mike Mccready ???

[@mattkierkegaard9403]

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]

Matt Kierkegaard why is pearl jam poser band ?

[@kaya9718]

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

[@aisle_of_view]

Always wanted to open a bakery called Scone Gossard.

[@somewhatsomething4882]

@@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]

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

[@Megamando93]

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]

Mike McCready is a great guy and such a talent.

[@marrydruli]

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!

[@tremorchristlester4688]

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

[@antman2826]

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]

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]

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

[@olivialangley7391]

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

[@Bottomupmanagement]

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

[@aliciacantrell980]

Mccready, still a great human being

[@SuperStrik9]

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

[@VeddeRessa]

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.

[@andrewmeyer3417]

wow Mike McCready has the same voice as Edward Norton

[@grungefanboy9594]

andrew meyer No

[@jasong6967]

andrew meyer looks like him too

[@skuleglass1721]

Omg yes

[@nathanclark9956]

Damn your rite they even look similar

[@geekrockrats]

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

[@sarahhewitt5273]

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

[@19DRS66]

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

[@toonumbtoofeel7002]

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

[@toriisaacs1865]

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

[@matthewling2663]

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

[@darthnatas953]

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

[@BeSpinafied]

Three!

[@darthnatas953]

@@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]

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

[@johnnymarcy4904]

dont forget about andy wood

[@laurawatters914]

Temple of the Dog! 😊✌️

[@samdrury1994]

R.I.P Layne and Baker!

[@DScottWhitaker]

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]

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

[@emptysresponse]

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

[@revilhunter]

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

[@wheelz23]

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

[@MrSustainz]

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

[@donaldlusk2035]

Criminally underrated.

[@goudagirl6095]

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]

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

[@boomboomerton7394]

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]

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

[@williamgalla177]

Lk

[@rumblefish9]

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]

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

[@rocklandtimes5005]

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

[@lack76]

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

[@muzicaempathica6479]

Yeah man, McCready outHendrixed Jimi‼🤘😎

[@CCB6939]

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...

[@Olubumni]

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

[@Meterman13]

Super Group rite up there with Blind Faith!!!

[@inga1721]

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

[@TheAndreluizcarneiro]

was*

[@sexcess]

McCready looks like a heel manager in ECW in this video

[@rickyg8462]

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

[@lastfewtokes]

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

[@billybats4745]

Under rated comment! Lmfao

[@JOHNNYTSUNAMI.]

hahahah good one

[@laurawatters914]

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, 💓🤘✌️

[@hazeybazey9812]

Sobriety is achievable 💙🌼🌻💛🙏Namaste

[@WalkeeTalkeeMan]

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

[@MsJilsephonie]

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

[@cecilyjsmusicvideos7619]

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

[@BrunoOliveira-mb4qz]

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 :)

[@Naturellee]

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

[@dblanc3870]

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.

[@palobajo1]

Un verdadero músico y apasionado por su obra y la de sus partners! Su honestidad y sinceridad, lo demuestra. Grande, el Mike! 😎

[@krang0117]

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

[@manchiloco]

layne + mccready = perfect band

[@LangChrisSmal]

Mad respect

[@MrRamcam13]

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

[@SummersPep]

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

[@shannonboggs1673]

Mad season is one of the best side projects

[@memorylaymewinslow7251]

❤McCready rules❤️

[@pablomistralband]

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.

[@roxannemoser]

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

[@dyr234]

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

[@Paul-dw2cl]

Mike McCready’s solo here is fantastic

[@miless544]

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

[@brandon90888]

Mad Season Above is a wonderful and special album!

[@igunzOsick]

Mike McCready is the fucking shit.

[@magemeatloaf]

The absolute, 100% authentic grade A shit.

[@CristinaF210]

mike played in the best bands in the world he is a rock god

[@donniecreasey7722]

Still give me goosebumps like I was 15

[@rickyg8462]

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

[@nathanclark9956]

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

[@CheshireCatband]

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

[@Beaches_south_of_L.A.]

Mike's so cool.

[@kizzlerawk6908]

Mike

[@leclarc]

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

[@superunknown70]

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

[@Kikichan456]

Mikey with the stereotypical mid 90s heart throb haircut.

[@KevlarVTX]

Barrett Martin, underrated drummer.

[@krystalroxX7]

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

[@rebel32degrees]

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!

[@TacomaPaul]

Excellent !

[@funnyman2392]

Cool seeing layne play guitar

[@hertugen.online]

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

[@v_spw4355]

Lanagan LOL

[@lagaddict9878]

​@@v_spw4355Lanegan**

[@ravenouscolonelhart]

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.

[@alvarobarrosso4169]

What a nice dude :)

[@sparekeiv]

The live DVD they put out is epic

[@pervysage4531]

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

[@marykeiks2602]

I Love Mad Season season jaja

[@frenchtoastisgood9227]

Get bro sum Chapstick

[@BareBandSubscription]

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.

[@davidgray4690]

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

[@atravelerofbothtimespace4172]

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

[@jtp1389]

McPoyle??

[@davewah3]

Greenman is saving your life right now bro, just go with the flow

[@tintoweno]

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

[@danathor99]

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

[@jeff7764]

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

[@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302]

Rockin that 90's hair split. Lmao!!

[@StraightPunkEdge93]

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

[@SwampyMusic]

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"...

[@TacomaPaul]

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

[@mr.bluesky4265]

Переведите это кто-нибудь пожалуйста

[@rse1113]

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

[@giannigibertoni7400]

Top Mike

[@brassteeth3355]

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.

[@ancientsymbol]

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.

[@lini01181]

Is this Cameron Crowe interviewing? Sounds like his voice...

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

13:40 That's a man who just got sober, discusses it with someone else and shifts posture into "meeting mode."

[@DARRINCONNOR1]

He was wearing gloves with the fingers cut out. Hard to say if he was wearing them to cover "certain things" up.

[@eifossnomis3176]

Needle marks?

[@danathor99]

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.

[@chasetower6773]

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

[@KidScipio]

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

[@lottofever3061]

Really? Not a fan of Pearl Jam lol

[@Kikkiキッキ]

@@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]

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]

​@@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 💙

[@jimwilliams4215]

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...