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Don McLean
Born 1945-10-02
Donald McLean III (born October 2, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, known to fans as the "American Troubadour" or "King of the Trail". He is best known for his 1971 hit "American Pie", an eight-and-a-half-minute folk rock song that has been referred to as a "cultural touchstone". His other hit singles include "Vincent", "Dreidel", "Castles in the Air", and "Wonderful Baby", as well as renditions of Roy Orbison's "Crying" and the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You".
Screen work
Movies & roles
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"SelfDon McLean: American PieSelfBuddy Holly: Rave OnSelfGreenwich Village: Music That Defined a GenerationSelfThe Real LoveSelfWhen Woodstock Was YoungSelfDon McLean: Starry, Starry Nightas himselfBehind The Music: The Day The Music DiedSelfGarth Live from Central ParkSelf - GuestThe Lost DaughterBellboyThe Flight of DragonsThe Balladeer (voice)The Weavers: Wasn't That a TimeSelfDiary of a Teenage HitchhikerRoleThe Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Flashback to 1973SelfTill Tomorrow: Don McLeanSelf