Mike McCready’s Epic Stage Fall Can’t Stop His Pearl Jam Solo! (+ VIDEO)
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready experienced a dramatic tumble off the stage while performing a guitar solo during their concert in Vancouver, but he didn’t let that affect his performance.
As the band neared the end of their set with the song Porch, McCready, armed with his sunburst guitar, ventured too close to the edge and disappeared from view, his guitar’s headstock still visible.
In a moment that showcased both the quick reaction of the crew and McCready’s professionalism, a roadie swiftly helped him back up, and McCready continued his solo without missing a beat, much to the crowd’s delight.
Feedback challenges
Despite the feedback challenges, his determination to keep playing was evident, and it seemed he didn’t skip a note.
The performance left fans in awe, with one YouTube commenter even jokingly questioning if McCready was channeling the spirit of the late, great Eddie Van Halen due to his intense playing.
Anecdote
McCready, who has been likened to Van Halen for his recent performances, shared an anecdote on the Howard Stern Show about Van Halen’s critique of Pearl Jam’s debut album during a studio encounter.
As Pearl Jam’s tour moves on to cities like Portland and Las Vegas, fans can expect McCready to continue delivering electrifying performances. To see the moment of McCready’s fall and his impressive recovery, check out the video below.
