Who is Don McLean?

Don McLean is an American singer-songwriter, most famous for writing the classic 1971 song 'American Pie'. Born on October 2nd 1945 in New Rochelle, New York, Don began playing the guitar at a young age. He was inspired to pursue a career in music after seeing Elvis Presley perform on TV. His career began in earnest when he released his debut album Tapestry in 1970.

Career Highlights

In 1971, Don wrote and released 'American Pie', which quickly became a hit and cemented his place as one of the greatest songwriters of all time. The song references several historical events such as the death of Buddy Holly and the rise of rock & roll music. Don followed up with a string of hit singles including 'Vincent' and 'Crying'. In 1973 he won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for his hit single 'Since I Don't Have You'.

Later Career

Throughout the 1980s, Don released several more albums but none of them matched the commercial success of 'American Pie'. In 1989 he wrote and produced a Broadway musical entitled 'Bronco Billy', which ran for nearly two years. In 2011, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He continues to tour around the world and has released several new albums in recent years.

Legacy

Don McLean has been cited by many contemporary artists as an influence, including Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift. His timeless songs have been covered by numerous artists throughout the decades, ensuring his legacy will live on for generations to come.

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