# Mike McCready personal history and musical collaborations

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> Updated: 2026-09-05T20:55:26.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready recently reflected on his past struggles with addiction during the band’s emergence in the early 1990s. He noted that substance abuse led to him withdrawing from the group and distancing himself from frontman Eddie Vedder, but credited his bandmates’ support as a vital factor in his sobriety and the restoration of his relationship with Vedder.

In a more recent musical development, McCready joined the Dave Matthews Band during a three-night concert series at The Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington. He performed the Led Zeppelin song ‘Fool in the Rain’ with the group, highlighting his ongoing collaboration with bassist Stefan Lessard, who also performs in McCready’s project, ‘Farewell to Seasons’.

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### 2026-09-05: Mike McCready joins Dave Matthews Band at The Gorge

Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready joined the Dave Matthews Band on stage at The Gorge Amphitheatre to perform Led Zeppelin’s ‘Fool in the Rain’.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mike-mccready-joins-dave-matthews-band-at-the-gorge

### 2026-08-16: Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready reflects on addiction and band survival

Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready discussed overcoming addiction and the support of his bandmates during the group's early years, highlighting the band's lasting impact on alternative rock.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mike-mccready-discusses-overcoming-addiction-within-pearl-jam

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