Michael McDonald: The Voice That Defined a Generation

Rick Beato March 5, 2024
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In today's episode I talk with Michael McDonald, a true musical luminary whose soulful voice and exceptional keyboard skills have made an undeniable impact on popular music. From his groundbreaking work with the Doobie Brothers to his brilliant solo career to his significant contributions as a background vocalist for artists like Steely Dan and Christopher Cross, McDonald's journey is rich with melody and innovation. Join me as we delve into the stories behind his iconic career. Micheal’s new memoir “What a Fool Believes” is available for pre order here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/what-a-fool-believes-michael-mcdonaldpaul-reiser?variant=41098892247074 My Beato Club supporters: Justin Scott Terence Mark Farren Mahjoor Jason Murray Lucienne Kilpatrick Alexander Young Jason Wagner Todd Ladner Rob Kline Nicholas Long Tim Benson Leonardo Martins da Costa Rodrigues Eddie Perez David Solomon MICHAEL JOYCE Stephen Stubbs colin stead Jonathan Wentworth-Linton Patrick Payne MATTHEW KARIS Matthew Barouch Shaun Samuels Danny Kurywchak Gregory Reedy Sean Coleman Alexander Verbitskiy CL Turner Jason Pappafotis John Fulford Margaret Carno Robert C David M Combs Eric Flatt Reto Spoerli Herr Moritz Adam Monte St. Johns Jon Beezley Peter DeVault Rick Taylor Eric Nabstedt Eric Beggs Rich Germano Brian Bloom Peter Pillitteri

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