Something stopped Michael McDonald from telling his story publicly — him
. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer with multiple Grammys just didn't think he had one. McDonald, a member of both Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers who became a singular soul solo artist with such hits as 'On My Own″ and “Sweet Freedom,” believed he was just a small player in the history of rock. “I was afraid that, ‘Well, how much of a story is here, really?' My experience is pretty much me living vicariously through other people’s accomplishments,” McDonald said in an interview.
His distinctive, soulful voice graced memorable tracks on classic Steely Dan albums, including “Katy Lied,” “The Royal Scam,” “Aja” and “Gaucho.” When Steely Dan stopped touring, McDonald jumped to another '70s icon, The Doobie Brothers. In 1975 — on the eve of the release of their fifth album — their original lead singer, Tom Johnston, was hospitalized and unable to tour. The band drafted McDonald into the line-up to replace him, giving him 48- hours to learn their entire set.
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