Walter Becker (Steely Dan co-founder) dead at 67

[YosemiteSam]

Walter Becker guitarist, bassist and co-founder of Steely Dan and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (from Steely Dan) died today (Sunday) at the age of 67. No cause of death or other details were provided.

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[JohnnyTheFox]

Walter Becker guitarist, bassist and co-founder of Steely Dan and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (from Steely Dan) died today (Sunday) at the age of 67. No cause of death or other details were provided.

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Saw this on the front page of Yahoo earlier and they had his first name written as "Water" Probably penned by one of these hipster types trying to name for himself. Anyway.........There was no bigger band there for that few year period in the 1970s, Cant buy a thrill, Pretzel Logic and Aja{among others}were all great albums.
Steely Dan would have never have made it these days, they were long on talent and short in the looks department.
RIP.........

 

[maxdogg]

R.I.P.
I love Steely Dan.

 

[maxdogg]

Saw this on the front page of Yahoo earlier and they had his first name written as "Water" Probably penned by one of these hipster types trying to name for himself. Anyway.........There was no bigger band there for that few year period in the 1970s, Cant buy a thrill, Pretzel Logic and Aja{among others}were all great albums.
Steely Dan would have never have made it these days, they were long on talent and short in the looks department.
RIP.........

I agree.. but so much talent.
Groups these days cant sniff that!

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

I agree.. but so much talent.
Groups these days cant sniff that!

Nope they cant...
The powers that be and the media can turn any ole wanna be into a music star today in about 2 weeks time, even if they are devoid of any musical talent/knowledge. Music today for the most part sucks a big one{rock included}.

 

[maxdogg]

Nope they cant...
The powers that be and the media can turn any ole wanna be into a music star today in about 2 weeks time, even if they are devoid of any musical talent/knowledge. Music today for the most part sucks a big one{rock included}.

Yep your right. I mean there still are a lot of talented groups out there but nothing compared to back in the 60's or 70's.
80's or 90's for that matter.

 

[The Fonz]

My father used to tell me life is too short and I did not get it at that time. yes i did understand the meaning but now I see it in my own eyes it is way too short and fragile
67 is not that old RIP Walter

 

[Silver Surfer]

Listening to their music made me feel smarter....... Unfortunately, much of today's music has the opposite effect.

 

[Trouty]

Anyone have a good song they'd like to submit to the thread in remembrance of Walter?

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

Anyone have a good song they'd like to submit to the thread in remembrance of Walter?

Here are a couple, co written by Walter.