The Story of Michael McDonald tickets

Singer, songwriter and pianist Michael McDonald has a voice filled with depth, richness and soul. His smooth tenor has helped shape the sounds of the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan, and he has composed numerous hits, for himself and several high-profile artists, collecting five Grammy Awards along the way. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1952, McDonald gained extensive experience playing with bands in high school before moving to Los Angeles in 1970, eventually joining Steely Dan on a fill-in basis. He sang background vocals on the band's blockbuster album Katy Lied, as well as The Royal Scam (1976) some cuts from Aja (1977) and Gaucho (1980), on which he also added keyboard tracks. While with Steely Dan, McDonald was recruited by The Doobie Brothers, first as a fill-in but then as a permanent member. It was with that group that McDonald wrote and recorded some of his biggest hits, including 'Takin' It to the Streets,' 'It Keeps You Runnin',' 'Minute by Minute' and 'What a Fool Believes,' which became a Number 1 hit and earned a Grammy Award for Song of the Year. Meanwhile, McDonald appeared on albums for other artists, including Bonnie Raitt, Toto and Kenny Loggins. His solo career thrived from the outset and he reeled off a succession of hits in the 1980s, including 'I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)' from his debut solo album If That's What It Takes (1982), as well as the hits 'I'll Wait' for Van Halen, and 'You Belong to Me' for Carly Simon. The list goes on, and Michael McDonald tickets will give you access to one of pop's most successful hit makers.