Michael McDonald

"I was very comfortable being a band guy," the former Doobie Brothers star admitted.

They suddenly had a blank canvas, with none of the biker-boogie band constraints from their early years.

"We weren't trying to invent a new style of pop music," he tells UCR.

They resumed their 50th anniversary trek with Michael McDonald.

Prize includes roundtrip airfare and two-night accommodation.

Singer is on the road with the band as part of their 50th anniversary tour.

Band's 50th anniversary tour finally launched more than 600 days after it was announced.

Songwriter's upcoming 'For Free' LP features Joni Mitchell cover and collaboration with Steely Dan's Donald Fagen.

He recalls getting his original lyric scribble back after six-year round trip.

Singer recalls moment that led to 1982 split, and understands why he wasn’t part of reunion five years later.

"Home Alone 2 – Birthday Bash: A Party of One" follows similar September event.

Performing at a Hollywood wrap party helped the singer get his foot in the door.