Michael McCary
American singer (born 1971)
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Michael Sean McCary (born December 16, 1971) is an American musician 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]
December 16, 1971
Michael McCary | |
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McCary in January 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Michael Sean McCary December 16, 1971 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active |
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| Labels | |
| Website | boyziimen |
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. 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 and subsequent reunions
In 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 30, 2024 show, and hinted a reunion might be in the works.[4] A year later at the group's August 9, 2025 show, McCary performed with Boyz II Men for the first time since leaving the group in 2003, performing their hit songs "In the Still of the Nite" and "I'll Make Love to You".[5] McCary once again performed with his Boyz II Men band mates at the New Edition Way Tour stop at Las Vegas on January 30, 2026, where he recited the spoken-word interlude of "End of the Road" for the first time since his departure from the group.[6]
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.[7] After a few years in retirement from performing, he returned to touring in 2007[citation needed].
Boyz II Men discography
Albums
| 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
| 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) |
Movies
1997- "Hoodlum"
