Megon McDonough

Megon McDonough
Birth name Megan McDonough
Also known as Megon McDonough
Born 1955?
Crystal Lake, Illinois, U.S.A.
Genres Folk, Country, Jazz
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Guitar
Years active 1972–present
Website http://www.megonmcdonough.com

Megon McDonough (formerly Megan McDonough) is an American folk/cabaret singer-songwriter[1] and actress, from Crystal Lake, Illinois. After her early solo recording career brought national attention, she became a founding member of Four Bitchin' Babes, performing and recording with them from 1990 to 2001 and then resuming her solo work.

McDonough wrote her first song at age 11 and had her first record deal by the time she was 14. The label was Wooden Nickel, and she released four albums between 1972 and 1974. By age 17, she was the opening act for John Denver at Carnegie Hall. She also opened for acts such as Steve Martin and Harry Chapin.

McDonough played Patsy Cline in the musical Always...Patsy Cline. She wrote and performed a one-woman cabaret show, An Interesting Bunch of Gals, in which she pays tribute to eight artists who influenced her, including Édith Piaf, Billie Holiday, and Joni Mitchell.

In 1993, McDonough also played the singing voice for actress Jennie Garth during the performance of the song Timeless Love in the made-for-TV movie Danielle Steel's Star.[2]

Solo discography

Her first name was spelled "Megan" on her earlier albums, changing to "Megon" with Day by Day.

References

  1. ↑ Milano, Dean (2009-11-04). The Chicago Music Scene: 1960s and 1970s. Arcadia Publishing. pp. 14–. ISBN 978-0-7385-7729-6. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
  2. ↑ http://www.megonmcdonough.com/discography3.php


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