Michael Sean McCary, born on December 16, 1971, is a renowned American singer, formerly the bass singer of the iconic R&B group Boyz II Men.
McCary's journey with the group began after a chance encounter in a school bathroom with its members, where he started singing along with them and eventually became the group's new bass singer.
In 1991, Boyz II Men signed with Motown and released their debut album Cooleyhighharmony, which quickly propelled them to music chart success with hits like I'll Make Love to You and Water Runs Dry.
The group's collaboration with Mariah Carey on the single One Sweet Day in 1996 further solidified their reputation for breathtaking vocal harmonies, with McCary's distinctive bass voice playing a key role in the group's sound.
However, in 2003, McCary was forced to leave the group due to debilitating back spasms that were later diagnosed as multiple sclerosis. He kept his condition a secret from his bandmates until 2016, when he finally went public with his diagnosis.
The group's dynamics changed significantly during McCary's absence, with band member Wanya Morris accusing him of lacking motivation and not showing up to work. McCary felt betrayed by his former bandmates and no longer speaks to them.
Despite the rift, McCary reunited with his former Boyz II Men bandmates at their 2024 show, hinting at a possible reunion.
In addition to his music career, McCary has also made appearances on television, including a pilot for a talk show with Paula Poundstone called A Pound of Paula, which unfortunately did not get picked up.
After a few years of retirement from performing, McCary returned to touring in 2007, marking a new chapter in his career.
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