Michael McDonald

Michael McDonald was born in St. Louis and began making his name in Los Angeles as a session musician, playing and singing on Steely Dan recordings. He joined The Doobie Brothers in 1975 and took on a central role on Takin’ It to the Streets and Minute by Minute, which includes “What a Fool Believes”.

He went solo in 1982 with If That's What It Takes and scored a hit with “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)”. He also returned to recording and touring with the Doobies.