Michael McDonald’s voice became a defining sound of the 1970s and 1980s, bridging genres like rock, pop, soul, and R&B. In ...

As a songwriter, Michael McDonald’s credits include songs for Alison Krauss, Paul Anka, Van Halen, longtime collaborator Kenny Loggins, Thundercat, and more. While in The Doobie Brothers, McDonald ...

Anyone listening to the radio in the 1970s and 1980s probably heard Michael McDonald far more often than they realized. His ...

We think of the yacht rock era in terms of the late 70s and early 80s. But some songs give off those vibes even if they were released outside that time frame. It helps if the principals involved have ...

Already a rock legend from his time with the Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald later added another memorable chapter to his career through his work with Christopher Cross. His collaborations on "I ...

Smooth grooves. Shimmering production. Sun-drenched sophistication. Yacht rock is having a moment again, and one new ranking just handed the genre a fresh crown. In a new feature titled "Yacht Rock: ...

A smooth, unmistakably ’80s chart-topper climbed all the way to No. 1 before the people behind it ever met in person, setting the stage for an unforgettable collaboration few could have predicted ...