icehog3 10:06 AM 09-03-2017
Never did get a chance to see him in concert, but enjoyed his music since childhood. Rest n peace, Mr. Becker.
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Porch Dweller 10:15 AM 09-03-2017
RIP. You were a fantastic and imaginative guitarist.
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pnoon 10:22 AM 09-03-2017
The Poet 10:31 AM 09-03-2017
Sad news. Few groups produced such sophisticated music, and that alone earns him kudos. Rest in peace.
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YankeeMan 12:31 PM 09-03-2017
What's scaring the heck out of me is that I listened to all these bands and they are close to my age and now we are losing them!
RIP, Brother.
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CigarNut 02:08 PM 09-03-2017
I saw Steely Dan in concert once, long ago. Such a great band!
May He Rest In Peace.
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The Poet 03:28 PM 09-03-2017
I am moved to note they had one of the best names for a band ever, one both racy and literary, yet one many people did not get.
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JasonDuranceau 04:08 PM 09-03-2017
Have become a fan over the past few years. Really good music. True classics that will continue to be listened to for years to come. RIP
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RIP, I heard through a friend that knows him that Dave Hlubeck died as well.
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icehog3 08:56 PM 09-03-2017
Originally Posted by The Poet:
I am moved to note they had one of the best names for a band ever, one both racy and literary, yet one many people did not get.
I just Googled it. Holy crap.
:-)
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Both Becker and Fagen were/are phenomenal musicians, and without a core band, their recordings and live shows were performed with an ever-changing cast of session musicians, comprising some equally great players. My favorite song and album is "Aja,' if I had to pick.
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The Poet 01:12 PM 09-04-2017
Originally Posted by icehog3:
I just Googled it. Holy crap. :-)
Yeah, ain't that a hoot? Snuck one past the Moral Police there, right?
:-)
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icehog3 03:00 PM 09-04-2017
Originally Posted by The Poet:
Yeah, ain't that a hoot? Snuck one past the Moral Police there, right? :-)
They shoot, they score!
:-)
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elmorgan 12:47 AM 09-05-2017
Another well-known musician, songwriter, and producer have taken his final bow. His contribution to the music industry will live-on forever.
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stearns 08:57 AM 09-05-2017
Very sad when I heard this yesterday, I've loved steely dan for as long as I can remember, deacon blues has a special place in my heart. Only got to see them once, 4 years ago this month, loved every minute of it. I tried to find a video of Walter's "Hey Nineteen Rant" from that night but can't find it, but I've seen a few good ones from other shows on youtube
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Doctorossi 07:58 AM 09-06-2017
I was fortunate enough to see Steely Dan three times. Walter's talents and wit will be missed.
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jjirons69 01:29 PM 09-07-2017
Saw SD twice. Great group! Sorry to see the Mayor go.
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