Guitarist Mike McCready joined Temple of the Dog thanks to his childhood friend and former Mother Love Bone member, Stone Gossard. After Woods passed away and MLB disbanded, Gossard brought McCready along with him to Temple of the Dog’s recording. It quickly became obvious to everyone that he was talented enough to join. McCready then formed Pearl Jam along with the other Temple of the Dog members, and today, like his bandmates, he is thrilled to get back on stage. But McCready hasn’t spent the last year waiting at home. He’s launched his own limited edition Fender guitar.