| Code | DS/UK/2767 |
| Name | McLean; Donald 'Don' (2 October 1945); American singer songwriter |
| Variations of Name | Donald McLean III |
| Alias | American Troubadour | King of the Trail | The Don |
| Dates | 2 October 1945 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth/Origin | New Rochelle, New York, United States (born) |
| Relationships | Son of Donald McLean (Scottish roots) and Elizabeth Bucci (Italian) |
| Biography | Donald McLean is an American singer-songwriter, best known for his 1971 hit song "American Pie", an 8.5-minute folk rock "cultural touchstone" about the loss of innocence of the early rock and roll generation.
In 2004, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In January 2018, BMI certified that "American Pie" and "Vincent" had reached five million and three million airplays respectively. |