Michael McDonald

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael McDonald
Occupation	R&B Singer
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1952(1952-02-12)
Age	72
Birthplace	St. Louis
Country	United States
Birth City	Missouri
Horoscope	Aquarius

Michael McDonald Biography

Michael McDonald is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on February 12, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Singer-songwriter best known for his collaborations with The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan. He is also known for his smooth falsetto vocals and piano performances. He has been the recipient of five Grammy Awards over the course of his career. He began a new project, The Dukes of September, in 2010.

He sang alongside Donald Fagen with Steely Dan.

Michael McDonald (born February 12, 1952) is an American singer-songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer known for his distinctive, soulful voice and as a member of the bands The Doobie Brothers (1975-1982, 1987, 2019-present) and Steely Dan (1974). McDonald wrote and sang several hit singles with The Doobie Brothers, including “What a Fool Believes”, “Minute By Minute”, and “Takin’ It to the Streets”. McDonald has also performed as a prominent backing vocalist on numerous recordings by artists including Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, and Kenny Loggins. He is considered an influential figure in the development of the yacht rock genre.

In 1974, McDonald became a member of Steely Dan’s touring band, singing lead and backing vocals. He also became one of the many in-studio adjunct members of the band, providing backing vocals on tracks for 1975’s Katy Lied. He appeared on subsequent Steely Dan recordings including 1976’s The Royal Scam and 1977’s Aja. He also played keyboards on some Steely Dan tracks.

He married Amy Holland on May 21, 1983 and they had two children together.

Michael McDonald Net Worth

Michael McDonald is one of the richest R &B Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael McDonald 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After being discovered as part of a group called Blue in Missouri, he moved to Los Angeles.

He had many hits with the Doobie Brothers, including “Minute by Minute” and “Takin’ it to the Streets.”

Michael McDonald was born on February 12, 1952, into an Irish American Catholic family in Ferguson, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. McDonald attended McCluer High School, where he played in local bands including Mike and the Majestics, Jerry Jay and the Sheratons, the Reeb-Toors/Younger Brothers, and the Guild. He was ‘discovered’ while playing with a band called Blue, and moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1970 to pursue a career in music.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Michael McDonald height 5 feet 10 inches Michael weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Michael McDonald Dating?

According to our records, Michael McDonald married to Amy Holland. As of December 1, 2023, Michael McDonald’s is not dating anyone.

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After the Doobie Brothers’ first farewell tour, McDonald released his first solo studio album, If That’s What It Takes, in 1982 on the label Warner Bros. The album featured the hit singles “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)” and “I Gotta Try”, the latter co-written with Kenny Loggins, who also recorded in that same year for his fourth album High Adventure.

Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Michael McDonald celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

McDonald has been married to singer Amy Holland since 1983. They have two children, Dylan (born 1987), and Scarlett (born 1991). He moved with his family to Santa Barbara, California in the late 1990s, and has subsequently lived in Nashville, Tennessee.

Where is Michael McDonald now?

Personal life. McDonald has been married to singer Amy Holland since 1983. They have two children, Dylan (born 1987) and Scarlett (born 1991). He moved with his family to Santa Barbara, California, in the late 1990s, and has subsequently lived in Nashville, Tennessee.

Why did Michael McDonald join the Doobie Brothers?

McDonald, who joined the Doobies as a singer, songwriter, and keyboardist in 1975 to replace an ailing Tom Johnston , steered the band in a creative direction that was less Hells Angels and more Steely Dan, with albums Takin’ It to the Streets (1976), Livin’ on the Fault Line (1977), Minute by Minute (1978), and One …

Is Michael McDonald still performing?

The Doobie Brothers have expanded their 50th anniversary tour and reunion with Michael McDonald. The run was originally set to start on June 9, 2020, but was delayed due to the pandemic and postponed for roughly a year.

Who was the lead singer for the Doobie Brothers?

The Doobie Brothers were one of the most popular bands in America when Michael McDonald joined their ranks in 1975. Frontman Tom Johnston had just departed due to medical issues and they wanted someone to contribute to the harmonies and add keyboards into the mix.

How many original members of the Doobie Brothers are there?

1970–1982. Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, Dave Shogren and John Hartman founded the Doobie Brothers in the fall of 1970.