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03 Sep 17 - 12:57 PM (#3874986) Subject: RE: Obit: Walter Becker, Steely Dan From: GUEST,Guest from Sanity Walter Becker, co-founder of Steely Dan, dead at 67....... Sorry....forgot to bo the 'blue clicky' Truly an innovator!! GfS |
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03 Sep 17 - 01:30 PM (#3874992) Subject: RE: Obit: Walter Becker, Steely Dan From: fat B****rd One of my all time favourite bands (in all their various line-ups). RIP Mr. Becker. |
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03 Sep 17 - 01:45 PM (#3874996) Subject: RE: Obit: Walter Becker, Steely Dan From: keberoxu 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! |
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03 Sep 17 - 02:51 PM (#3875007) Subject: RE: Obit: Walter Becker, Steely Dan From: michaelr 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. |
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03 Sep 17 - 04:20 PM (#3875021) Subject: RE: Obit: Walter Becker, Steely Dan From: GUEST,keberoxu Michaelr: as Groucho Marx would say, Close, but no cigar. (A bit younger, and still living) |
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03 Sep 17 - 04:57 PM (#3875031) Subject: RE: Obit: Walter Becker, Steely Dan From: GUEST,gilly RIP, massive influence on everyone with ears in the 70's, his music will live on. |
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04 Sep 17 - 01:34 PM (#3875180) Subject: RE: Obit: Walter Becker, Steely Dan - Sept 2, 1017 From: GUEST I am really sorry to hear this. I loved all of their albums. I still play them still. Such great music and clever lyrics. |