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2026-10-02 22:17
Adopted Missouri man discovers Michael McDonald of Doobie Brothers, yacht rock fame is his biological father
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Adopted Missouri man discovers Michael McDonald of Doobie Brothers, yacht rock fame is his biological father
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- The New York TimesLean left
Michael Goessling’s first phone call with his biological father brought a shock: He was speaking to Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers.
Read at nytimes.com → - NBC NewsLean left
When Michael Goessling, 59, heard his biological father’s voice for the first time last year, he swore he recognized it and asked: “Are you Michael McDonald?”
Read at nbcnews.com → - New York PostLean right
“The real rock stars in this story are his adoptive parents," the five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter said.
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The New York TimesLean left
Missouri Man Discovers Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers Is His Biological Father
Read at nytimes.com →NBC NewsLean left
Missouri man adopted as baby learns biological father is rock star Michael McDonald
Read at nbcnews.com →New York PostLean right
Adopted Missouri man discovers Michael McDonald of Doobie Brothers, yacht rock fame is his biological father
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