Michael Mcdonald
USA
Born: 12 February 1952
Years Active: 70, 80, 90, 2000
Styles: Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Pop/Rock, Soul, R&B/Soul, Blue-Eyed Soul
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With his husky, soulful baritone, Michael McDonald became one of the most distinctive and popular vocalists to emerge from the laid-back California pop/rock scene of the late '70s. McDonald found the middle ground between blue-eyed soul and smooth soft rock, a sound that made him a star. He initially essayed his signature style with the Doobie Brothers, ushering in the group's most popular period with hits like "What a Fool Believes" and "Taking It to the Streets." McDonald disbanded the group in 1982 to pursue a solo career, which was initiall...
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