The MacDonald Bros.: Biography

• Overview
• Discography
• Biography
• Related Artists

• Hanson
• Evan & Jaron
• McFly
• Westlife

• Queen
• Phil Collins
• Elton John
• The Proclaimers
• The Rembrandts

Genres:

Rock Music, Adult Contemporary Rock Music, Adult Alternative

Decades Active:

2000's

Count folkpop duo the MacDonald Bros. among the myriad young acts launched to fame via the reality TV phenomenon of the early 21st century. Siblings Brian and Craig MacDonald were born and raised in Ayr, Scotlandthey began harmonizing as toddlers, and in high school collaborated in a Queen cover band dubbed Cobra. While older brother Craig later worked as a bank teller, Brian toiled as a bedding salesmanat night, they moonlighted at a local golf club Brunston Castle, singing at weddings and other society functions. In 2006 the MacDonalds auditioned for the UK television amateur showcase The X Factor, entering the semifinal round despite regularly running afoul of judge Simon CowellScots rallied behind their countrymen in record numbers, however, and Brunston Castle members and staffer alone cast more than 2000 votes per week on their behalf. Although the MacDonald Bros. were voted off The X Factor with only two episodes remaining, they later toured alongside fellow series veterans in an alumni package toura supporting stint with Westlife preceded the spring 2007 release of the siblings' selftitled debut album, issued via indie label The Music Kitchen.

- Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide