Don McClain at 81: The Man Behind the Timeless 'American Pie'
2 Articles
2 Articles
When Don McClain was 13, the news of the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly hit him like any other teenager in New Rochelle. Years later, that memory would become “American Pie,” a song that begins with “a long time ago,” lasts more than eight minutes, and ends with the feeling that an era has ended. McClain was born on October 2, 1945, in New Rochelle, New York. Today, he turns 81. He showed an interest in music at the age of five, and asthma,…
Don McLean, one of the emblematic figures of the generation of singers that emerged in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, celebrates this Friday, October 2, 81, with a career that continues closely associated with one of the most recognizable songs of popular music: American Pie. Born on October 2, [...] La entrada Don McLean: the troubadour that converted “American Pie” into a multi-generation anthem was first published in El Periodi…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
