| Michael McDonald - London Date 20th June |
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Birmingham Symphony Hall London Hammersmith Apollo Manchester Apollo A prominent part in the soundtrack to our times, the legendary artist and songwriter Michael McDonald has been awarded an impressive five Grammys. However, by maintaining a low-key profile, the contrast of Michael McDonald as a person and as a musician is astounding. Though comfortable onstage, he has never been a flashy entertainer, nor has he been distracted by passing trends. Instead, McDonald has triumphed through music alone. With a remarkable voice and a body of well-crafted songs, few have made such an impact with so much substance and so little hoopla. Born in St. Louis on February 12, 1952, singing was central to his life from the beginning. McDonald\'s father, a bus driver and gifted amateur tenor who often sang for friends in local haunts around the family’s home town. At four years old, Michael first sang in public, warbling Love Is a Many Splendored Thing for his dad and a roomful of delighted friends. His first instrument was the banjo, but he traded it in for a guitar in order to join his first band. In 1975 McDonald began a long and infamous association with Steely Dan. Beginning with Katy Lied and continuing through Royal Scam, Aja, and Gaucho, the unique McDonald timbre added substance to the difficult parts written by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. Songs like Peg and Time Out of Mind benefited greatly from his harmonies, adding distinctly memorable vocals. After a mere two days of rehearsal, the 24-year-old studio veteran made his debut with The Doobies, replacing their original guitarist before 18,000 fans at Louisiana State University. Something about their combination of styles felt right, and in 1977 McDonald was welcomed into the group as a full member. In the years that followed, McDonald and the Doobie Brothers enjoyed tremendous commercial and creative success. Since the 1982 release of If That\'s What It Takes, Michael McDonald has completed a series of solo projects, each distinguished by its high production value, well-crafted songs and sultry, full-throated vocals. Without publicizing himself, he found tremendous success with singles. Yah Mo B There, with James Ingram, won a Grammy Award in 1984 (Best R&B Performance By A Duo or Group with Vocal). Known equally for his benevolence, as his musical prowess and successes, Michael McDonald has lent his talents and energies to a long, varied list of charitable causes throughout his life. With a career that has seen innumerable chart successes and sales feats and as an artist who has maintained consistent popularity and earned numerous accolades in both personal and professional arenas, McDonald remains the artist\'s artist and an enduring presence in popular music. Michael McDonald UK Dates Start time: 7.30pm Date: Thursday 19th June 2007 Venue: Birmingham Symphony Hall Tickets: £34.00 & £30.00 Venue Box Office & CC: 0121 780 3333 / 0121 357 0000 Date: Friday 20th June 2008 Venue: London Hammersmith Apollo Tickets: £36.00 & £33.00 Venue Box Office & CC: 08448 444 748 / 0207 434 2222 Date: Saturday 21st June 2008 Venue: Manchester Apollo Tickets: £34.00 & £30.00 Venue Box Office & CC: 08444 777 677 / 0161 832 1111 National Credit Card Hotline 0871 424 4444 Or book online at www.ticketline.co.uk Agency & CC Bookings subject to a fee |
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