Pat MacDonald

American singer-songwriter and guitarist

Pat MacDonald - American singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born

August 6th, 1952
73 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1952, this individual is a prominent singer-songwriter and guitarist. Gained recognition as part of the duo Timbuk3, which achieved mainstream success in the 1980s with the hit song "TheFuture's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades." Throughout a career spanning several decades, contributed to the music scene with a distinctive blend of folk, rock, and pop influences, while also engaging in solo projects. The individual has released multiple albums and maintained a presence in live performances.

Achieved success with Timbuk3's hit song "TheFuture's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades"

Released multiple albums as a solo artist

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