Mickey Madden | |
|---|---|
 Madden performing with Maroon 5 in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Reggie Debris |
| Born | Michael Allen Madden (1979-05-13) May 13, 1979 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instruments |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Member of | Collapsing Scenery (as Reggie Debris) |
| Formerly of | |
Spouse |
Kate Bowman
(m. 2025; sep. 2025) |
Michael Allen Madden1 (born May 13, 1979) is an American musician and former bassist for the pop rock band Maroon 5.2
Life and music career
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 hiatus of Kara's Flowers began, Madden attended classes at UCLA. After Madden attended college, the group rebranded 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, and later Maroon 5.
Until his departure from Maroon 5 on July 14, 2020, Madden was the only other member besides Adam Levine to remain in the band consistently.4
Madden is also a founding member of a multimedia project called Collapsing Scenery, along with multi-instrumentalist Don Devore.5 Collaborated with actress and director Kansas Bowling who also directed the group's music videos including the 2022 film Cuddly Toys, which Madden appears in the film as the character Joe.
Personal life
Madden was a dedicated vegan for ten years, and he supported the farmers6 and Farm Sanctuary.7 On May 6, 2025, Madden married fashion influencer Kate Bowman.8
Legal issues
In 2016, Madden was arrested on drug possession charges alongside James Gubelmann, Ivanka Trump's ex-boyfriend, outside a bar in Manhattan.9 Madden accepted a day of community service in a plea deal.10
On June 27, 2020, he was arrested on domestic violence charges. He announced his departure from Maroon 5 following his arrest.11 The Los Angeles District Attorney ultimately declined prosecution; the case was dropped, and no charges were filed.12
On July 31, 2025, Madden's wife Kate Bowman was granted a domestic violence restraining order against him. According to court records, the restraining order was dismissed on November 17, 2025.13
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Himself / Performer (with Kara's Flowers) | Episode: "Forgive and Forget" |
| 2008 | CSI: NY | Himself / Performer (with Maroon 5) | Episode: "Page Turner" |
| 2018 | Sugar | Episode: "Maroon 5 surprise a teen for the party of the year." | |
| 2022 | Cuddly Toys | Joe | Feature film |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Time Flies" | Z Berg | Dead Party Guest | Cameo |
Discography
As a featured artist
| Title | Year | Album | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Daniela" (Remix) | 2019 | Non-album single | LEZ |
As a producer
- VietNam – VietNam (2007)
- The Icarus Line – Wildlife (2011)
- Giant Drag – Waking Up Is Hard to Do (2013)
- Other albums, on which Madden has played
- Jenny Lewis with The Watson Twins – Rabbit Fur Coat (2006)
- The Tyde – Three's Co. (2006)
- VietNam – VietNam (2007)
- Rilo Kiley – Under the Blacklight (2007)
- Jenny Lewis – The Voyager (2014)
- Various Artists – Song One: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2015)
References
References
- "American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers". Ascap.com. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- Schanding, Brent (February 9, 2022). "Pahrump the backdrop for new music video about 'fat serial killer'". Pahrump Valley Times. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- "Biography of Mickey Madden". Billboard.com. May 13, 1979. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- Legaspi, Althea (July 15, 2020). "Maroon 5's Mickey Madden Takes Leave of Absence After Arrest for Alleged Domestic Violence". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- "About". COLLAPSING SCENERY. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- Miller, Liz. "VN Chats With Maroon 5's Vegan Bassist Mickey Madden". Vegnews.com. Archived from the original on May 8, 2012. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- "Everything to Know About the Other Members of Maroon 5 Ahead of the Super Bowl Halftime Show".
- Shakhnazarova, Nika (August 14, 2025). "Maroon 5's former bassist Mickey Madden's wife files for divorce after accusing rocker of abuse, sexting teens". New York Post. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- "Maroon 5 bassist takes 'leave of absence' after domestic violence arrest". BBC News. July 16, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- "Maroon 5's Mickey Madden Accepts Community Service Deal Following Cocaine Arrest". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- Boucher, Ashley (June 30, 2020). "Maroon 5's Mickey Madden Arrested After Alleged Incident of Domestic Violence in Los Angeles". People. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- "DA Declination Letter". Slide Share. March 15, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
- County, Superior Court of Los Angeles. "Superior Court of Los Angeles County". www.lacourt.org. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- "Z Berg – Time Flies". Retrieved July 11, 2026 – via YouTube.
External links
External links
- Maroon 5 official website
- Mickey in Bass Player Magazine (online edition) broken link
- Madden previously owned The Jacobson House by architect Edward Fickett
- Mickey Madden at IMDb