Post by Keith on Sept 3, 2017 16:58:22 GMT -6
Walter Becker, co-founder of Steely Dan, died Sunday at the age of 67, according to his website. The news was later confirmed by his longtime bandmate Donald Fagen. In a statement, Fagen said "I intend to keep the music we created together alive as long as I can with the Steely Dan band."
No other details were offered, but the guitarist, bassist and songwriter had been in poor health, and didn't participate in two Steely Dan concerts in July. Fagen told reporters in August that Becker had undergone a medical procedure that prevented him from touring.
Becker had performed with Steely Dan as recently as April.
www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/09/03/548290182/steely-dans-walter-becker-dies-at-67?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20170903&utm_campaign=breakingnews&utm_term=nprnews
One of my favorite groups, and Walter was a fantastic guitar player. This is one of my favorites I used to listen to while cruising on Saturday night. -Keith
No other details were offered, but the guitarist, bassist and songwriter had been in poor health, and didn't participate in two Steely Dan concerts in July. Fagen told reporters in August that Becker had undergone a medical procedure that prevented him from touring.
Becker had performed with Steely Dan as recently as April.
www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/09/03/548290182/steely-dans-walter-becker-dies-at-67?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20170903&utm_campaign=breakingnews&utm_term=nprnews
One of my favorite groups, and Walter was a fantastic guitar player. This is one of my favorites I used to listen to while cruising on Saturday night. -Keith
