Michael McCary facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Michael McCary
McCary in January 2012
Background information
Birth name	Michael Sean McCary
Born	(1971-12-16) December 16, 1971 (age 52) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Genres	R&B soul new jack swing
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1988–2003 2007–present
Labels	Motown Universal Arista MSM Koch Decca UMG
Associated acts	Boyz II Men Nathan Morris Shawn Stockman Wanya Morris

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).

Boyz II Men

After 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. ..... In 1996, the group released the single One Sweet Day featuring Mariah Carey. Boyz II Men are best known for their vocal harmonies. McCary sings bass in the group.

Departure

In 2003, McCary left Boyz II Men due to back spasms that were eventual and ultimately diagnosed as multiple sclerosis.

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.

Later works

He was shown in the pilot for a talk show with Paula Poundstone called A Pound of Paula, which wasn't picked up. After a few years in retirement from performing, he returned to touring in 2007.

Boyz II Men discography

Albums

Singles