Don McLean

As a young man, Don McLean learned to perform from his friend and mentor, folk legend Pete Seeger. Don first hit the charts in 1971, going on to achieve international stardom in 1973 after the release of his second album, American Pie, which spawned two No. 1 hits: the title track and “Vincent.” Still his most famous song, the iconic “American Pie” holds a spot in the Grammy Hall of Fame and was voted No. 5 in a poll of the 365 "Songs of the 20th Century.” McLean’s earned over 40 gold and platinum records worldwide, been inducted into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame and been awarded the 2012 BBC Lifetime Achievement Award.