Who is Michael McDonald?

Michael McDonald (born in 1952) is an American singer-songwriter celebrated as the lead vocalist and keyboardist for the rock band the Doobie Brothers, for whom he wrote such hits as “Takin’ It to the Streets” and “What a Fool Believes” (written with Kenny Loggins). McDonald’s soulful vocals became a staple on rock radio beginning in the 1970s. He later became a successful solo artist and collaborated with other vocalists, such as Patti LaBelle and James Ingram.