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Michael McDonald

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American singer and keyboardist

United StatesMusiciansBorn 1952 · age 74
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Michael Hanley McDonald is an American singer, keyboardist, and songwriter. Known for his distinctive, soulful voice, he was a backing vocalist for Steely Dan from 1973 to 1980 and rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the Doobie Brothers across various stints.

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McDonald (right, crouching) with the Doobie Brothers, 1976McDonald (right, crouching) with the Doobie Brothers, 1976McDonald performing in 2018McDonald performing in 2018McDonald performing with his wife and fellow singer Amy Holland and Ambrosia in 2016McDonald performing with his wife and fellow singer Amy Holland and Ambrosia in 2016

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Michael Hanley McDonald is an American singer, keyboardist, and songwriter. Known for his distinctive, soulful voice, he was a backing vocalist for Steely Dan from 1973 to 1980 and rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the Doobie Brothers across various stints. McDonald wrote and sang several hit singles with the Doobie Brothers, including "What a Fool Believes", "Minute by Minute", "Takin' It to the Streets", "Real Love" and "It Keeps You Runnin'". McDonald has also performed as a prominent backing vocalist on numerous recordings by artists including Toto, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, and Kenny Loggins.

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United States
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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
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Born 1952 · age 74
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