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The speaker says he learned by closely copying the playing styles of guitarists he admired. The point is that imitation can be a practical way to build skill before developing an original style.
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About Mike McCready
American musician and lead guitarist of Pearl Jam
Michael David McCready is an American musician best known as a founding member and lead guitarist of Pearl Jam. He has 120 quotes on the site. Beyond Pearl Jam, McCready has played with Flight to Mars, Temple of the Dog, Mad Season, and The Rockfords. In 2017, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Pearl Jam, alongside the band’s four other founding members and former member Matt Cameron.
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