When was Don McLean born?
Q: When was Don McLean born?
A: Don McLean was born on October 2, 1945.
Q: What type of music did he play in his early career?
A: In his early career, Don McLean mainly played folk music. He sang folk songs and played simple chords with acoustic guitar and harmonica.
Q: What environmental campaign did he join in 1969?
A: In 1969, Don Mclean joined folk singer Pete Seeger in the environment campaign. They gave talks and playing concerts to help people know some of the problems with the environment.
Q: What is the name of his first album?
A: His first album is called Tapestry and it was released in 1969.
Q: What song made him a superstar?
A: "American Pie" made him a superstar when it became number 1 song in the United States in 1971.
Q: Who praised Don McLean's guitar playing skill?
A: The famous guitar player Eric Clapton praised Don McLean’s guitar playing skill after listening to his performance.
Q: Who wrote the 1974 Grammy-winning song "Killing me softly with his song"?
A: Lori Lieberman wrote the 1974 Grammy-winning song "Killing me softly with his song" after being inspired by one of Don McLean's performances on stage.
