Don McLean

Biography

Donald McLean III is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist born on October 2, 1945. He is known as the "American Troubadour" or "King of the Trail" for his iconic 1971 hit "American Pie", a folk rock song that has become a cultural touchstone. A prolific songwriter, McLean's music spans multiple genres, including easy listening and country, with notable hits like "Vincent". He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004.