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09-03-2017, 10:06 AM | #1 |
Admiral Douchebag
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R.I.P. Walter Becker (Steeley Dan)
Never did get a chance to see him in concert, but enjoyed his music since childhood. Rest n peace, Mr. Becker.
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09-03-2017, 10:15 AM | #2 |
Life is for living
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Re: R.I.P. Walter Becker (Steeley Dan)
RIP. You were a fantastic and imaginative guitarist.
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09-03-2017, 10:22 AM | #3 |
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Re: R.I.P. Walter Becker (Steeley Dan)
Love his music.
RIP
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09-03-2017, 10:31 AM | #4 |
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Re: R.I.P. Walter Becker (Steeley Dan)
Sad news. Few groups produced such sophisticated music, and that alone earns him kudos. Rest in peace.
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09-03-2017, 12:31 PM | #5 |
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Re: R.I.P. Walter Becker (Steeley Dan)
What's scaring the heck out of me is that I listened to all these bands and they are close to my age and now we are losing them!
RIP, Brother.
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09-03-2017, 02:08 PM | #6 |
F*ck Cancer!
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Re: R.I.P. Walter Becker (Steeley Dan)
I saw Steely Dan in concert once, long ago. Such a great band!
May He Rest In Peace.
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09-03-2017, 03:28 PM | #7 |
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Re: R.I.P. Walter Becker (Steeley Dan)
I am moved to note they had one of the best names for a band ever, one both racy and literary, yet one many people did not get.
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09-03-2017, 08:56 PM | #10 |
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Re: R.I.P. Walter Becker (Steeley Dan)
I just Googled it. Holy crap.
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09-03-2017, 09:33 PM | #11 |
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Re: R.I.P. Walter Becker (Steeley Dan)
Both Becker and Fagen were/are phenomenal musicians, and without a core band, their recordings and live shows were performed with an ever-changing cast of session musicians, comprising some equally great players. My favorite song and album is "Aja,' if I had to pick.
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09-04-2017, 01:12 PM | #12 |
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Re: R.I.P. Walter Becker (Steeley Dan)
Yeah, ain't that a hoot? Snuck one past the Moral Police there, right?
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09-04-2017, 03:00 PM | #13 |
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Re: R.I.P. Walter Becker (Steeley Dan)
They shoot, they score!
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09-05-2017, 12:47 AM | #14 |
Just in from the Storm
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Re: R.I.P. Walter Becker (Steeley Dan)
Another well-known musician, songwriter, and producer have taken his final bow. His contribution to the music industry will live-on forever.
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09-05-2017, 08:57 AM | #15 |
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Re: R.I.P. Walter Becker (Steeley Dan)
Very sad when I heard this yesterday, I've loved steely dan for as long as I can remember, deacon blues has a special place in my heart. Only got to see them once, 4 years ago this month, loved every minute of it. I tried to find a video of Walter's "Hey Nineteen Rant" from that night but can't find it, but I've seen a few good ones from other shows on youtube
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09-06-2017, 07:58 AM | #16 |
Have My Own Room
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Re: R.I.P. Walter Becker (Steeley Dan)
I was fortunate enough to see Steely Dan three times. Walter's talents and wit will be missed.
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