Michael McDonald, known for his husky baritone, rose to fame in the late '70s California pop/rock scene. Initially with the Doobie Brothers, he blended blue-eyed soul with soft rock, producing hits like "What a Fool Believes." By 1982, he embarked on a solo career, achieving success with songs like "I Keep Forgettin'" and "Yah Mo B There." He later reunited with the Doobie Brothers and ventured into Motown-inspired recordings. He also became a hip name to drop among younger musicians, appearing on records by Grizzly Bear and Thundercat. In 2017, McDonald returned to recording with Wide Open, his first album of original material in 17 years.
What A Fool Believes
I Keep Forgettin'
Minute By Minute
Takin' It To The Streets
It Keeps You Runnin'
On My Own
Member of Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers (1975-1982, 1987, 2019-present).
Wrote & sang hits: "What a Fool Believes," "Minute by Minute," "Takin' It to the Streets."
Prominent backing vocalist: Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins.
Collaborations: James Ingram, Van Halen, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin.
Recorded for TV, film soundtracks.
Five Grammy Awards recipient.
Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Doobie Brothers, 2020).
Collaborated with Grizzly Bear, Joni Mitchell, Thundercat.
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