Donovan

For the American football (soccer) player, see Landon Donovan.

Donovan Philips Leitch (usually known simply as Donovan) (born May 10, 1946) is a Scottish musician. Emerging from the British folk scene, Donov

For the American football (soccer) player, see Landon Donovan.

Donovan Philips Leitch (usually known simply as Donovan) (born May 10, 1946) is a Scottish musician. Emerging from the British folk scene, Donovan shot to fame in the United Kingdom in early 1965 after a series of showcase TV performances. His success was initially restricted to the UK, but after signing with the American Epic Records label and joining forces with record producer Mickie Most, he developed an eclectic but very successful style that blended folk, jazz, pop, psychedelia and world music.