Steely Dan's Walter Becker dies

Eichhörnchen · 09-03-17, 04:30 PM

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-en...-a7927486.html

Jimbuna · 09-04-17, 05:53 AM

As a teen I thought some of their music was great.

RIP Walter

Commander Wallace · 09-04-17, 06:01 AM

I'm sorry to hear of Walters passing. Steely Dan was another great band that had a unique sound.

Rest in peace Walter.

propbeanie · 09-04-17, 09:39 AM

sort of makes me think of

Innovative songwriter and musician that I will be miss. Some of the stories behind the writing of some of their songs, where they used words and lines for their sound, not so much for "storytelling" just blew my mind. Then I find out that a lot of "bands" did that... I should have come up with that idea when I was trying my hand at songwriting oh so many years ago. I always thought you had to tell a story, like Don McLean did here, but as you can see, that might take eight minutes, or in my case, probably a month of Sundays. It's a sure sign that I'm getting old, losing so many of my favorite musical bands people...

Catfish · 09-04-17, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

As a teen I thought some of their music was great.
RIP Walter

I still thought so as a twen, and i still at least like it.
May you rest in peace Walter Becker, and thank you for the music!

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,507 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	As a teen I thought some of their music was great. RIP Walter __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,098 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	sort of makes me think of Innovative songwriter and musician that I will be miss. Some of the stories behind the writing of some of their songs, where they used words and lines for their sound, not so much for "storytelling" just blew my mind. Then I find out that a lot of "bands" did that... I should have come up with that idea when I was trying my hand at songwriting oh so many years ago. I always thought you had to tell a story, like Don McLean did here, but as you can see, that might take eight minutes, or in my case, probably a month of Sundays. It's a sure sign that I'm getting old, losing so many of my favorite musical bands people... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	I'm sorry to hear of Walters passing. Steely Dan was another great band that had a unique sound. Rest in peace Walter.