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.