TPS Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) My first concert ever, Steely Dan. RIP. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/walter-becker-steely-dan-co-founder-dead-at-67-w500956 Edited September 3, 2017 by TPS
Buffaloed in Pa Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 R.i.p. But really never liked his toons.
TPS Posted September 3, 2017 Author Posted September 3, 2017 Fagen's statement: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/read-donald-fagens-tribute-to-steely-dans-walter-becker-w500968
Augie Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 RIP. Saw them a couple years ago on a warm summer night at an amphitheater. We took our college aged son and asked him what he thought. The response we got: "it's like elevator music without the air conditioning." Kids......
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 Over-rated (clap, clap, clap-clap-cap)
Gugny Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 Fagen's statement: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/read-donald-fagens-tribute-to-steely-dans-walter-becker-w500968 Nice statement. But, "moving?" I don't think so.
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) r.i.p. Edited September 3, 2017 by DaBillsFanSince1973
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 Starkweather of rock 'n' rock? A natural born killer when it came to musical talent! Both of them changed rock 'n' forever. RIP. http://steelydanreader.com/1987/04/01/metal-leg-1/ Jay Black (Jay & the Americans) dubbed Donald Fagen and Walter Becker as "the Manson & Starkweather of rock 'n' roll." Ha!
The Poojer Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 such great music....such technically sound musicians, I am glad I had the chance to see them a few times. Still will live on as one of my favorite bar trivia questions.....
Gugny Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 such great music....such technically sound musicians, I am glad I had the chance to see them a few times. Still will live on as one of my favorite bar trivia questions..... .... okay .... what's the question?
The Poojer Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 original drummer for the band that went on to become Steely Dan, figured it was in the linked article.... ....Chevy Chase played drums for the band they formed at Bard College .... okay .... what's the question?
Gugny Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 original drummer for the band that went on to become Steely Dan, figured it was in the linked article.... ....Chevy Chase played drums for the band they formed at Bard College Good one!! I remember hearing this many years ago. I never would have been able to answer it, today, though. Nice one.
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 original drummer for the band that went on to become Steely Dan, figured it was in the linked article.... ....Chevy Chase played drums for the band they formed at Bard College Would that be his "old school?" Wonder if the oleanders are in bloom in Annandale-on-Hudson?
The Dean Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 A dark day for music, indeed. Becker added much of the darkness and snark in Steely Dan's music. His second solo album, Circus Money, is criminally underrated/relatively unknown. RIP, Walt.
Philly McButterpants Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 Sad to hear, RIP WB. Loved your music. and thanks for the tip Dean. That will be my driving music tomorrow.
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 Him @ Red Rocks last year: http://youtube.com/watch?v=-CpH8Ybi3uM For live, hands on recording, that sounds gr8... Acoustics gr8 in that venue!
Helpmenow Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 Got my tickets for the Shea's show now this. This sucks
Lurker Posted September 4, 2017 Posted September 4, 2017 Got my tickets for the Shea's show now this. This sucks Me too. Such sad news. Been playing the catalog non-stop since this morning. Sounds like DF wants to carry on, so it could be a bittersweet / amazing night if the show's still on.
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