R.I.P Walter Becker (1 Viewer)

[gene c]

Walter Becker has passed away at the age of 67. Steely Dan is one of my favorites. Any time I'm feeling down or life has me overwhelmed, I don't reach for a drug or a bottle, I reach for an album. Usually Aja or The Royal Scam (possibly the most under-rated album of the 70's).

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/walter-becker-steely-dan-co-founder-dead-at-67-w500956

I'm very fond of the Classic Album series. The one featuring Aja is without doubt the best of the series. I will watch it yet again this afternoon in Walter Beckers honor. He will be missed. RIP.

https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Albums-Steely-Dan-Aja/dp/6305772649

 

[Walter Kittel]

Yeah, I got the news, just a little while ago. Rest In Peace, Mr. Becker. And condolences to Donald Fagen, and friends and family.

Considering the vast number of musical groups that exist and have existed through the years, their (Becker and Fagen and the talented artists who worked with them) ability to create a distinctive signature sound is no small accomplishment. Easily one of my top five groups / artists of all time. I don't think there is a single bad recording either in terms of content or presentation in the entirety of their catalog. I can listen to any track off of any album at any time. Aja is certainly one of my favorite albums, as well.

Another musical luminary has passed. It's a shame.

- Walter.

 

[Sam Posten]

So sad. =( I am scheduled to see SD in a few weeks, 2nd row. Wonder if Fagan will go on without him???

 

[questrider]

This hit me hard this morning. Thank you, Walter.

As far as whether Fagen will continue Steely Dan without Becker, this is from his statement today on Walter:

I intend to keep the music we created together alive as long as I can with the Steely Dan band.​

http://www.billboard.com/articles/c...an-donald-fagen-walter-becker-death-statement

 

[Scott Merryfield]

This is very sad news. RIP from this big Steely Dan fan. You will be missed.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

My dad dragged me, kicking and screaming, to my first Steely Dan concert about twenty years ago. By the time it was over, I was the one begging to see them again. No one could make something as precise and wonderfully controlled as they could, layers upon layers upon layers that expand as they hit your ear. There's nothing quite like it anywhere else. Walter Becker, you will be missed.