Mike McCready - Nice guy but not a fan of stage antics

24

Comments

  • Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    He got his arse out at the end of one gig I was at, back in 1992. He's practically a stock-still elder statesman, these days.
  • Posts: 1,295
    paul.j.bell said:
    show previous quotes
    Does anyone honestly like "Can't Deny Me"?
    I like that song.  And you can't deny me on that one
  • Posts: 9
    Gtilley8 said:
    show previous quotes
    Yes.  I like Can't Deny Me.  
    Good god, is there a single Pearl Jam song you don't like if you like that garbage?  
  • Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,438
    Stop it, Mike. Now you're just embarrassing yourself.

    See the source image
  • Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,438
    While we're at it...

    Pete, no more sliding.

    Chuck, don't even think about duck walking.

    Angus, cut that shit out.
  • Posts: 1,295
    paul.j.bell said:
    show previous quotes
    Good god, is there a single Pearl Jam song you don't like if you like that garbage?  
    I hope at your next PJ show they play Can't Deny Me with Mike feeling like walking even more than usual

    All the best
  • Posts: 9
    show previous quotes
    Good piss break for Wrigley N1
  • Posts: 887
    edited August 2018
    He only walks in counterclockwise circles while onstage.
    This is bad, very bad, you must always walk clockwise in the circle.
    Post edited by ryph raph on
    10-26-91 Cleveland
    4-2-92
    7-29-92
    5-4-95 Hovercraft / Cleveland
    8-26-98
    4-25-03
    5-20-06
    8-21-08 E.V. Chicago
    10-31-09 Philadelphia
    5-09-10 Cleveland
    5-10-10 Buffalo
    6-26-11 E.V. Detroit
    10-11-13 Pittsburgh
    10-12-13 Buffalo
    10-29-13 Charlottesville
    4-18-16 Hampton
    8-22-16 Chicago

  • Posts: 9
    ForceofNature101 said:
    show previous quotes
    I like that song.  And you can't deny me on that one
    Clever, much more than anything in that crap song.  
  • Evanston, IL Posts: 6,042
    paul.j.bell said:
    show previous quotes
    Good god, is there a single Pearl Jam song you don't like if you like that garbage?  
    I love Can't Deny Me.

    There are a handful of songs I don't like. I just saw my 81st show in Seattle and my excitement level was as high as it was for my first on 7/11/95. Bring on Wrigley!

    Found: Soundgarden Hyde Park DVD (Thank you for the gift!)
    Posters for Sale: http://community.pearljam.com/discussion/117469/posters-for-sale
    T-Shirts for Sale: http://community.pearljam.com/discussion/149289/pj-t-shirt-trade-or-sale
  • Posts: 297
    Do you play guitar? I’d love to hear your version of eruption. I bet it’s way better than Mike’s. It’s tough to stand still for multiple hours and play. The moving around helps aliviate back pain, leg cramps, etc. Oh and he fucking enjoys his fucking job. 
  • Seattle, Wa Posts: 708
    paul.j.bell said:
    show previous quotes
    I changed my comments since people obviously can't take a joke, but seriously his whole walking around pointing act in between playing.  Could do without it...anyway love PJ, see y'all at Wrigley N1
    I got a good laugh out of it. I actually enjoy watching Mike run around and do his thing. He's high energy which I can totally relate to. I prefer to be on his side at the shows. To each his own I guess.
    Detroit 03, Toronto 03, Toledo 04, Kitchener 05, London 05, Cleveland 06, Detroit 06, Cincinnati 06, Chicago 07, Mansfield 08, EV Chicago 08, East Troy 11, Pensacola 12, EV Jax 12, Wrigley 13, Pittsburgh 13, Dallas 13, OKC 13, Detroit 14, Ft Lauderdale 16, Miami 16, Tampa 16, Jax 16, Sea 18 
  • Posts: 8,702
    edited August 2018
    Not really related but Remember when Mike fired back at Yngwie?  He let loose on the guy after Yngwie’s initial criticism. 
    Post edited by cp3iverson on
  • Newfoundland Posts: 5,999
    Release the Greek!!  lol
    Hamilton 9-13-05; Toronto 5-9-06, Toronto 8-21-09, Toronto 9-12-11, Hamilton 9-15-11....
  • Detroit Posts: 985
    paul.j.bell said:
    show previous quotes
    Good god, is there a single Pearl Jam song you don't like if you like that garbage?  
    I'd say there's a few songs that aren't my favorite.  Not big on some of real slow ones.  Dislike, though?  Nah, probably not.  
    2000 - 8/21 - Columbus, OH
    2003 - 6/18 - Chicago, IL
    2006 - 5/22 - Auburn Hills, MI
    2007 - 8/5 - Chicago, IL
    2015 - 9/26 - New York, NY
    2016 - 4/16 - Greenville, SC; 8/20 - Chicago, IL; 8/22 - Chicago, IL
    2018 - 8/18 - Chicago, IL; 8/20 - Chicago, IL

    livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=3045
  • Seattle, Wa Posts: 708
    Gtilley8 said:
    show previous quotes
    Yes.  I like Can't Deny Me.  
    I kinda dig it. I thought that it was awesome live on night 2 in Seattle but I guess I was feeling that way about everything that night.
    Detroit 03, Toronto 03, Toledo 04, Kitchener 05, London 05, Cleveland 06, Detroit 06, Cincinnati 06, Chicago 07, Mansfield 08, EV Chicago 08, East Troy 11, Pensacola 12, EV Jax 12, Wrigley 13, Pittsburgh 13, Dallas 13, OKC 13, Detroit 14, Ft Lauderdale 16, Miami 16, Tampa 16, Jax 16, Sea 18 
  • Here Posts: 4,282
    I would prefer if the whole band just stood still... that way my pics don’t come out blurry.  Otherwise jump, walk, whatever.
    2006 Clev,Pitt; 2008 NY MSGx2; 2010 Columbus; 2012 Missoula; 2013 Phoenix,Vancouver,Seattle; 2014 Cincy; 2016 Lex, Wrigley 1&2; 2018 Wrigley 1&2; 2022 Louisville
  • Posts: 9,845
    Getting pointed at by Mike is second only to getting a tambourine from Ed.
  • Seattle, Wa Posts: 708
    Detroit 03, Toronto 03, Toledo 04, Kitchener 05, London 05, Cleveland 06, Detroit 06, Cincinnati 06, Chicago 07, Mansfield 08, EV Chicago 08, East Troy 11, Pensacola 12, EV Jax 12, Wrigley 13, Pittsburgh 13, Dallas 13, OKC 13, Detroit 14, Ft Lauderdale 16, Miami 16, Tampa 16, Jax 16, Sea 18 
  • Posts: 778
    You have your opinion which I respect, but Mike is by far my favorite member of the band and absolutely love the energy he brings to every show. I don’t care if he’s moon walking, 2 stepping, or doing the salsa up there, I love his passion and energy every show. I always line up on his side because he’s so energetic and engaging with all the fans in his area. On top of that, he’s just a great guy from what I hear. Just my thoughts. 
This discussion has been closed.

Quick Links

Categories