Don McLean, born October 2, 1945 in New Rochelle, New York, is an American singer/songwriter, most famous for his 1971 ballad "American Pie".

Other well-known songs include

• "Vincent" (a tribute to the 19th century Dutch painter, Vincent van Gogh)
• "Castles in the Air"
• "Winterwood"

• Download sample of "American Pie"

• official web site