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"It’s one of these sort of mythical type folk songs. The poetry is a little bit obscure, but it’s not completely unknowable," McLean says of his 1971 signature track
Boxer serenades Don McLean's 1971 hit to Las Vegas arena shortly after defeating Deontay Wilder in much-anticipated rematch
UCLA student organization rescinds George and Ira Gershwin prize after learning of singer's 2016 arrest
In honor of the 60th anniversary of "The Day the Music Died," see McLean perform the hit at the BBC in 1972
Singer record 'American Pie' song in Los Angeles studio after playing track live throughout 2017
"American Pie" singer released on bail after being charged with misdemeanor assault
"I did not intend to define Don or our relationship based solely on the events recounted in the statement," says Patrisha McLean. "Don has a big heart"
"American Pie" singer's wife granted temporary order of protection, citing McLean's "violent temper"
"I have two children and a wife, and none of them seem to have the mercantile instinct," says singer. "I want to get the best deal that I can for them"
