Michael Sean McCary (born December 16, 1971) is an American singer, known for being a former bass singer of the R&B group Boyz II Men (in which he was sometimes known as Mike Bass).[1]
Michael McCary | |
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 McCary in January 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Sean McCary |
| Born | December 16, 1971 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active |
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| Labels | |
| Website | boyziimen |
Boyz II Men
editAfter an encounter in a school bathroom with the members of Boyz II Men, McCary started singing along with the group and eventually became the group's new bass singer. After signing to Motown in 1991, they released their debut album, Cooleyhighharmony. Boyz II Men would quickly start to climb music charts with songs such as; I'll Make Love to You (1994) and Water Runs Dry (1995). In 1996, the group released the single One Sweet Day with Mariah Carey. Boyz II Men are best known for their vocal harmonies. McCary sings bass in the group.
Departure
editIn 2003, McCary left Boyz II Men due to back spasms that were eventually and ultimately diagnosed as multiple sclerosis.[2]
McCary kept his condition from the other band members and did not make it public until 2016. On an interview with Oprah, band member Wanya Morris stated that there was a rift in the group caused by McCary's lack of motivation. Morris accused McCary of not showing up to work altogether and that the group eventually had to carry on without him. McCary said that he felt betrayed by his brothers and that he no longer talks to them.[3]
He reunited with his former Boyz II Men band mates at their August 30th, 2024 show, and hinted a reunion might be in the works.[4]
Later works
editHe was shown in the pilot for a talk show with Paula Poundstone called A Pound of Paula, which wasn't picked up.[5] After a few years in retirement from performing, he returned to touring in 2007.
Boyz II Men discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Album details |
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| Cooleyhighharmony | |
| Christmas Interpretations |
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| II |
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| Evolution |
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| Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya |
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| Full Circle |
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Singles
edit| Year | Single |
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| 1991 | "Motownphilly" |
| "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" | |
| "Uhh Ahh" | |
| 1992 | "Please Don't Go" |
| "End of the Road" | |
| 1993 | "In the Still of the Nite (I'll Remember)" |
| "Let It Snow" (featuring Brian McKnight) | |
| 1994 | "I'll Make Love to You" |
| "On Bended Knee" | |
| 1995 | "Thank You" |
| "Water Runs Dry" | |
| "Vibin'" | |
| "I Remember" | |
| 1997 | "4 Seasons of Loneliness" |
| "A Song for Mama" | |
| 1998 | "Can't Let Her Go" |
| "Doin' Just Fine" | |
| "I Will Get There" | |
| 2000 | "Pass You By" |
| "Thank You in Advance" | |
| 2002 | "The Color of Love" |
| "Relax Your Mind" (featuring Faith Evans) |
References
edit- ^ "Michael McCary". Boyz II Men Official website. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
- ^ "Boyz II Men Dishes On Mike, Their Estranged Fourth Member". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
- ^ "The Reason Michael McCary Left Boyz II Men". 24 May 2021.
- ^ "Boyz II Men Reunite with Rarely Seen Former Member Michael McCary and Tease Reunion: 'It's Coming' (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "A Pound of Paula Promo". YouTube. January 2008. Archived from the original on 2021-12-13. Retrieved 3 April 2010.
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