Posted June 17, 2011 by Megan Rondeau
Photo credit: Davis Factor
Grammy Award winners Maroon 5 are arguably one of the biggest pop bands on the planet. They’ve sold in excess of 6 million albums in the U.S. alone, while racking up an abundance of awards and nominations from Billboard Awards to MTV VMAs, and everything in between. PETA recently caught up with vegan bassist Mickey Madden. Check out an excerpt from his interview below.
” … I think PETA are a force in the world of animal rights recognition. If there’s any organization to throw my weight behind, they seem to be the most obvious choice. The things that really changed my life as far as the, my thinking and my consciousness shifting was Peter Singer. Once I thought about animals differently, I couldn’t really ever unthink that, and from a sort of environmental and health reason, I think Fast Food Nation is pretty indispensable reading too. I, like a lot of people my age who are vegan, I was very influenced by straightedge, by the bands, particularly Fugazi and the scene that came up around them. Going vegan and making that transition is not as daunting as you might think. It can seem like this insurmountable hurtle. People eat more vegan food than they realize, you know? ?Cause, you know, I, like most people, I grew up eating meat and animal products without thinking about it, but it’s, you know, now it’s been almost 10 years and I don’t look back. It doesn’t even strike me as an option anymore, and that transition happened naturally, and I’m happy and healthy, and that could happen to anyone.”
Well said, sir! It could happen to anyone—including you! If you haven’t made the switch to a vegan diet yet, there’s no time like the present to go flesh-free.
peta2 Street Team Coordinator + lover of vegan food, cats, animal rights, Dawson's Creek, and Harry Potter.
Too long to explain here, it's long enough for a novel.
Father loves to farm, be self sustainable, loves to read, he's a antiques/vintage auctioneer, art student, and looks like mr. Rogers. My mother is a Montessori teacher and is amazing with children, all about local organic foods, loves gardening, cooking etc. my sister who is nine years older than me was into indie music and introduced me to all sorts of things at a young age. This all rubbed of on me and from that base I grew into similar things. I'm an INFJ
I love animals about as much as rock, heavy metal, tea, and coffee. Hoping to make a difference and help animals through PETA!!!
I'm tall, a geek, nacho - obsessed, I love sewing and Cath Kidston, also I'm vegetarian (wannabe vegan.)
Jersey girl now I'm all country.
Well let's just say life ain't always beautiful but it's a beautiful ride. I love all my pets and would do anything for them. I have one dog, two cats, a ferret and my babygirl shaymin,(the cutest hedgehog alive) I'm into all different kinds of music. I'm a singer myself and love art.
I want to get into marketing but not have to rely on people which have different morals and worldviews than I do to hire me. While I'm figuring this out, I want to show everyone what I believe in and spur them into action against injustices.
Life On A Tour Bus
I am Angela. When I am not helping animals I am listening to music, reading, or playing video games. My spirit animal is a fox and I love nature. What else is there to know? Want to know anything about me, need advice or anything message me :)
702 days ago
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Yes! Mickey is now Flesh-Free at last
704 days ago
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So cool!
704 days ago
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Maroon 5 is definitely one of my favorite bands of all time!!!!!! We love you Mickey Madden!
705 days ago
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awesome!
I LOVE Maroon 5!
705 days ago
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Cool!