'American Pie' Hitmaker Don Mclean Arrested For Domestic Violence

Don Mclean, singer-composer of the hit single American Pie was arrested in Maine by the Camden Police in Maine.

Camden Police responded when they receive a call via 911 made before 2am that lead to the arrest of the singer in his Camden home. He was then taken to the Knox Country Jail, Portland Press Herald reported.

He was later released after posting a bail of $10,000 and is scheduled to appear in court, the Knox County Unified Court in Rockland on Feb. 22.

No further data is available as to who has been involved in the domestic violence scene or whether his wife Patrisha and their two kids were at home when he was arrested.

Mclean's arrest has now become trending on social media with BBC via Irish Times posting, "American Pie singer Don McLean arrested on domestic violence charge."

The 71-year old singer had his heyday in 1971 with the release of the single, 'American Pie, a song said to be reminiscing the fatal plane crash of The Big Bopper--Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson in 1959.

He also got famous for his song Vincent in 1972 that talks about the famous Danish painter, Van Gogh. In the 80s, he has two famous tracks including Crying" and "Since I Don't Have You."

In his entire career, he is said to have made 40 gold and platinum records, BBC said. He has also recently performed at a lobster festival in August last year.

It can be previously remembered that Mclean sold the original script and notes of his hit single, American Pie for $1.2 million in an auction.

During that time, the singer said that proceeds of the sale is aimed to help his wife and children.

"I want to get the best deal I can for them. It's time," he said.