Obit: Walter Becker, Steely Dan - Sept 2, 1017

Subject: RE: Obit: Walter Becker, Steely Dan
From: GUEST,Guest from Sanity
Date: 03 Sep 17 - 12:57 PM

Walter Becker, co-founder of Steely Dan, dead at 67.......

Sorry....forgot to bo the 'blue clicky'
Truly an innovator!!

GfS

Subject: RE: Obit: Walter Becker, Steely Dan
From: fat B****rd
Date: 03 Sep 17 - 01:30 PM

One of my all time favourite
bands (in all their various line-ups).
RIP Mr. Becker.

Subject: RE: Obit: Walter Becker, Steely Dan
From: keberoxu
Date: 03 Sep 17 - 01:45 PM

I recall an interview, long while back, with the duo.

They brought in expert musicians for their recording sessions.

Some of the session players had the time of their lives, being allowed to come forward and have their moment in the sun.

I could name him, but I won't:
There was an established jazz musician, impeccable credentials,
who agreed to work with them,
and he was intimidating. Not aggressive, but cold and glowering.
One of the duo was still cringing and trembling over it!

Subject: RE: Obit: Walter Becker, Steely Dan
From: michaelr
Date: 03 Sep 17 - 02:51 PM

Sounds like Miles Davis, amirite?

RIP Walter Becker. I was fortunate to see him onstage with the reformed Dan a couple of times. A brilliant player. His solo album "Circus Money" is interesting.

Subject: RE: Obit: Walter Becker, Steely Dan
From: GUEST,keberoxu
Date: 03 Sep 17 - 04:20 PM

Michaelr: as Groucho Marx would say,
Close, but no cigar.
(A bit younger, and still living)

Subject: RE: Obit: Walter Becker, Steely Dan
From: GUEST,gilly
Date: 03 Sep 17 - 04:57 PM

RIP, massive influence on everyone with ears in the 70's, his music will live on.

Subject: RE: Obit: Walter Becker, Steely Dan - Sept 2, 1017
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Sep 17 - 01:34 PM

I am really sorry to hear this. I loved all of their albums. I still play them still. Such great music and clever lyrics.