Michael Allen Madden (Born on May 13, 1979 in Austin, Texas) is an American musician. Madden is best known for being the bassist in the
rock /
pop group
Maroon 5.. Madden began playing in junior high school, playing in garages along with friends
Jesse Carmichael (piano/keyboard) and
Adam Levine (singer/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. After the break-up of Kara's Flowers, Madden attended classes at UCLA. After Madden attended college, the group reform…
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