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Michael McDonald: I Went from “Couch Surfing” to Playing Arenas… in Just a Few Days!
The Great Creators with Guy Raz
Early Musical Influences and Breakthrough in the Music Industry
The chapter explores Michael McDonald's formative years in Ferguson, Missouri, highlighting the impact of his father's musical passion and his first public singing performance at five. It delves into the guest's journey from self-taught musician to being discovered by a producer at 18, despite setbacks with record labels. The speaker's childhood admiration for artists like Tom Jones and eventual unexpected breakthrough in the music industry with Steely Dan are also detailed.
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