Walter Becker RIP

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Walter Becker RIP

Postby Rudy_Ment » Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:50 am

One half of Steely Dan has passed away. Incredibly sad news.

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Re: Walter Becker RIP

Postby Rodge » Sun Sep 03, 2017 11:29 pm

Well done Mr Becker, rest in Peace and MERCI !!!



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Re: Walter Becker RIP

Postby Odd-Arne Oseberg » Mon Sep 04, 2017 12:15 am

Didn't get into SD until I was around 19 and that was the Gaucho album.

Much guitar playing delegated to Larry and Steve etc.., but someone was making it happen.




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Re: Walter Becker RIP

Postby Andrew<3'sVinnie » Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:04 am

The quick and short of it is that Becker and Fagen mastered songwriting, and then they did it justice by bringing in musicians who had mastered playing. It's a combination that's never been matched IMO. Huge loss and eternally grateful for their music.
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Re: Walter Becker RIP

Postby Julián Fernández » Mon Sep 04, 2017 3:18 pm

Didn´t know that Walter recorded Book of Liars on one of his solo albums... One of my SD favs for sure! Great legacy. RIP.
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Re: Walter Becker RIP

Postby langmick » Tue Sep 05, 2017 4:49 pm

Walter was a riot onstage.

After the gig Sunday, we watched a show from 2006 with Carlock. Walter's solos were audacious. He soloed over Josie...such weird notes!





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Re: Walter Becker RIP

Postby sjj123 » Fri Mar 02, 2018 6:07 am

any more news on Walters passing?
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