Missouri man adopted as baby learns biological father is rock star Michael McDonald

A Missouri man, who was placed for adoption sixty years ago, has discovered that his biological father is Michael McDonald. The five-time Grammy Award winner and member of The Doobie Brothers recently reunited with his son. This emotional father-son reunion was reported by NBC News' Steve Patterson. The discovery connects the man to the rock star, who was recently seen performing at the 2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York City.