Don McLean
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About
Singer-songwriter best known for his #1 hit single "American Pie" and his smaller hit, "Vincent." He was the recipient of the 2012 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Life Time Achievement Award.
Before Fame
After getting his guitar, he started making contacts all over the music world, recording in his first studio session while still in prep school.
Trivia
In 2001, "American Pie" was voted #5 on a list of the 365 Songs of the Century.
Family Life
He married his first wife, Carol, in 1969 and they divorced in 1972. He has two children, Jackie and Wyatt.
Associated With
He learned the art of performing from his friend and mentor, Pete Seeger.
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