RIP walter becker

[rocket surgeon]

   as i am a self-proclaimed "dan-man",  the recent passing of one of the two founding members motivated me to go online to re-visit some steely dan stuff-

    one little tidbit i never realized was, back in 1967 they were just an obscure college rock band named "the leather canary tears"  now if that isn't a drug induced creation as much of their music probably was, it probably played a big role in walter's early death.  i never tire of listening to their stuff.  anyway, what i found very interesting is the drummer for their leather canary tears band was chevy chase; yes that chevy chase.  it's always interesting to hear the stories behind the scenes-thought some might enjoy this

http://ew.com/article/2006/03/17/origins-steely-dan/

[4everwarriors]

Had the pleasure of seeing Steely Dan, up close and personal last summer at Ravinia. Have to admit I never was a huge fan, but have been since that concert. BTW, Walter looked like a petrified mummy playing the air guitar that evening.

[real chili 83]

Saw Donald in concert a few years ago with Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs. Boz, of all three, was over the top.

[tower912]

Never cared for Steely Dan.    RIP anyway.   

[WarriorFan]

RIP indeed.  I've been listening to Steely Dan since I was about 5 years old.  Nothing else quite like it. 

[mu-rara]

One of my favorites.  Carried me from 6th grade through MU days.   Sad they had such a long hiatus.  Very specific memories of Steely Dan songs.   Ahh, the Cuervo Gold.