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Doobie Brothers' Michael McDonald Reconnects With Adopted Son
Billboard • • general
Key Points:
- Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers reconnected with his biological son, Michael Goessling, after Goessling was informed by letter and contacted by McDonald about a year and a half ago.
- Goessling, adopted as a baby and unaware of his biological parents until recently, recognized McDonald's voice during their first phone call and confirmed his identity after learning about McDonald's upcoming music gig.
- McDonald fathered Goessling when he was 14, and the child was put up for adoption; McDonald later became lead singer of the Doobie Brothers and won five Grammys, contributing to hits like "What A Fool Believes."
- Goessling expressed no resentment toward his biological parents for the adoption, instead feeling gratitude and admiration for their decisions and the opportunities they provided him.
