Don McLean, (born October 2, 1945 in New Rochelle, New York) is an American singer-songwriter, most famous for his 1971 ballad "American Pie", about an event known as The Day the Music Died (which refers to the deaths of 50's rock & roll legends--Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Big Bopper).
#1 hit single: "American Pie", 1972 (no relation to movie of same name)
Lori Lieberman wrote "Killing Me Softly With His Song" after attending a concert of McLeans and being inspired by his sensitive compositions.
Wrote and recorded the song "Vincent" as a tribute to painter Vincent van Gogh.
His song "American Pie" was covered by Madonna.
His song "The Grave" was covered by George Michael.
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004.
His favorite songs are "Dream Lover" by Bobby Darin , "Thats Why (I Love You So)" by Jackie Wilson , "Good Golly, Miss Molly" by Little Richard , "Another Girl" by The Beatles , "American Pie" by Madonna , "I Only Have Eyes For You" by The Flamingos , "When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again" by Elvis Presley , "Canary In A Coalmine" by The Police , "Im Looking For Someone To Love" by The Crickets and "Crying" by Roy Orbison..
