EXCLUSIVE: Michael McDonald’s long-lost son reveals stunning moment he discovered famous father after 58 years
A St. Louis man adopted through Catholic Charities nearly 60 years ago learned his biological father is Doobie Brothers singer Michael McDonald.
TL;DR
- Michael Goessling learned at nearly 58 years old that his biological father is Michael McDonald, the singer for the Doobie Brothers.
- Goessling was adopted as an infant through Catholic Charities and had always known he was adopted but had no information about his biological parents.
- He reconnected with his biological mother first, and during a conversation with his biological father, a musician named 'Mike,' he realized who he was.
- Goessling discovered he had been a fan of McDonald's music since childhood and had attended Doobie Brothers concerts twice without knowing the singer was his father.
- He views his adoption as a blessing and hopes his story can help elevate the conversation around adoption.
- Goessling's adoptive mother has fully embraced his biological family.