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| Birth Name: | Michael Allen Madden |
| Birth Date: | 1979 5, mf=yes |
| Birth Place: | Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Instrument: | Bass |
| Occupation: | Musician |
| Years Active: | 1994–2020 |
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Michael Allen Madden[1] (born May 13, 1979) is an American musician and former bassist for the pop rock band Maroon 5.[2]
Madden was born in Austin, Texas. He began playing in junior high school at the Brentwood School in Los Angeles, playing in garages along with friends Jesse Carmichael (guitar/vocals) and Adam Levine (lead vocals/guitar). The bands Pearl Jam and Nirvana were among their influences. In 1994, with the addition of Ryan Dusick (drums), the band Kara's Flowers was formed.[3]
After the break-up of Kara's Flowers, Madden attended classes at UCLA. After Madden attended college, the group reformed with guitarist James Valentine joining the line-up, and Jesse Carmichael mainly playing the keyboards, and pursued a new musical direction, changing their name to Maroon 5.
Until his departure from Maroon 5 on July 14, 2020, Madden was the only other member besides Adam Levine to have remained in both Kara's Flowers and Maroon 5 consistently.[4]
Madden is also a founding member of a multimedia project called Collapsing Scenery, along with multi-instrumentalist Don Devore.[5]
Madden was a dedicated vegan for ten years, and he supported the farmers[6] and Farm Sanctuary.[7]
In 2016, Madden was arrested on drug possession charges alongside James Gubelmann, Ivanka Trump's ex-boyfriend, outside a bar in Manhattan.[8] Madden accepted a day of community service in a plea deal.[9]
On June 27, 2020, he was arrested on domestic violence charges. He announced his departure from Maroon 5 following his arrest.[10] The Los Angeles District Attorney ultimately declined prosecution; the case was dropped, and no charges were filed.[11]
See main article: Maroon 5 discography.