Classic rock music has produced few songs as layered, mysterious, and intertextual as Don McLean’s “American Pie.” The tune took many years to complete. McLean explained why it took so long ...

Don McLean and Connie Valens tell PEOPLE about their unique experiences on 'The Day the Music Died,' when Buddy Holly, Richie ...

Ritchie Valens' sister sends a message to songwriter Don McLean describing how she really felt about his folk-rock anthem "American Pie." ...

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On this day in 1959, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper tragically gave Don McLean the inspiration for "American Pie." ...

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Don McLean is all too aware how cruel the music industry can be, he has one major regret from early in his career that he ...

Don McLean, who has always spoken highly of Taylor Swift, praised her level of excellence during an interview at the 32nd Annual Movieguide Awards ...

South Korean President Yoon sang verses of “American Pie” by Don McLean at the White House on Wednesday. Photo: Susan Walsh/Associated Press Home Browse Series Live Q&A WSJ Events From ...

Don McLean applauded Taylor Swift for her influence and dedication for music.In conversation with the People Magazine at the ...

Don McLean scored two UK Official Singles Chart Number 1s with Vincent in 1972 and Crying in 1980, but his best known song American Pie, became a hit on two occasions in 1972 and in 1991.