Michael Been | |
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 1994 publicity photo | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Kenneth Been |
| Born | March 17, 1950 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | August 19, 2010 (aged 60) Hasselt, Belgium |
| Labels | Qwest/Reprise |
Michael Kenneth Been (March 17, 1950 – August 19, 2010) was an American rock musician who achieved critical attention and rotation play on MTV in the 1980s with his band The Call. He later released an album of his solo work and toured with his son's band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. His song "Let the Day Begin" was the official campaign song of Al Gore's 2000 U.S. presidential campaign. His song "Oklahoma" was one of the top ten choices for Oklahoma's official state rock song and a line from the song provided the name for Another Hot Oklahoma Night: A Rock & Roll Exhibit at the Oklahoma History Center.