Walter Becker

How Rickie Lee Jones Wrote ‘The Horses’ With Walter Becker of Steely Dan

As you know by now, Daryl Braithwaite’s classic ‘The Horses’ is actually a song by Rickie Lee Jones but Rickie Lee Jones co-wrote with another legend, Walter Becker of Steely Dan.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Daryl Braithwaite, jazz, pop, Rickie Lee Jones, Steely Dan, The Horses, USA, Walter Becker

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Daryl Braithwaite performs at One Electric Day at Werribee Park in the grounds of the Werribee mansion on Sunday 29 November 2015. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Harry Styles and Daryl Braithwaite Share Pleasantries Over ‘The Horses’

by Paul Cashmere

Daryl Braithwaite and Harry Styles have been sharing their man crush on each other with Styles performing the Daryl Braithwaite song (written by Rickie Lee Jones and Walter Becker) ‘The Horses’ at his first Australian show and Daryl sending a message after it.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Daryl Braithwaite, Harry Styles, One Direction, pop, Rickie Lee Jones, Steely Dan, UK, Walter Becker

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Walter Becker of Steely Dan photo by Ros O'Gorman

Estate Of Walter Becker Responds To Donald Fagen Lawsuit

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Lawyers for the estate of Steely Dan’s Walter Becker are disputing claims in a lawsuit brought by bandmate Donald Fagen.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Donald Fagen, jazz, rock, Steely Dan, USA, Walter Becker

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Donald Fagen Sues Estate Of Walter Becker Over Steely Dan Name

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It appears that the ability of Donald Fagen to continue to use the Steely Dan name may be in jeopardy.

Tagged as: 70s, Donald Fagen, jazz, rock, Steely Dan, USA, Walter Becker

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Walter Becker Died From Extremely Aggressive Form of Cancer

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Nobody really knew just how short of a time Walter Becker had left after he was diagnosed with an extremely aggressive form of esophageal cancer.

Tagged as: 70s, jazz, rock, Steely Dan, USA, Walter Becker

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Steely Dan To Continue, Donald Fagen Announces New Dates

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Walter Becker was never the face of Steely Dan but he was certainly a major driving creative force.

Tagged as: 70s, Donald Fagen, jazz, rock, Steely Dan, USA, Walter Becker

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Daughter of Walter Becker Pens Heartfelt Letter To Her Father

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

There’s not a lot that we can write about what you are about to read. A letter from Walter Becker’s daughter, Sayan, to her father who passed away this past week beautifully portrays the love and respect between the two.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, jazz, rock, USA, Walter Becker

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Donald Fagen Confirms Steely Dan Will Continue In Touching Tribute To Walter Becker

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Donald Fagen has written a tribute to his Steely Dan partner Walter Becker who passed away earlier today (September 3) at the age of 67.

Tagged as: 70s, Donald Fagen, jazz, rock, Steely Dan, USA, Walter Becker

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R.I.P. Walter Becker of Steely Dan 1950-2017

by Paul Cashmere

Steely Dan legend Walter Becker has died at the age of 67, his official website has announced.

Tagged as: 70s, Donald Fagen, jazz, rock, Steely Dan, USA, Walter Becker

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Steely Dan Kick-Off Mood Swings Tour

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Steely Dan are on the road this summer with the “Mood Swings: 8 Miles to Pancake Day Tour.”

Tagged as: 8 Miles To Pancake Day, Donald Fagen, Mood Swings, Steely Dan, Walter Becker

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Steely Dan To Play Complete Album Shows

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Steely Dan will perform complete albums on their upcoming US tour and have hinted there is also new music on the way.

Tagged as: Beacon Theatre, Donald Fagen, Steely Dan, Walter Becker

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U2 Have Re-Recorded 40 Songs for the Album ‘Songs of Surrender’

U2 have re-recorded 40 of their songs for a new album ‘Songs of Surrender’. The band has released a trailer for the album with a preview of the reimagined ‘Beautiful Day’.

January 11, 2023

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers Open New Tour In New York City

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers opened their 2013 tour last Thursday in at the Ford Center in Evansville, IN and started their five-night stand on Monday at New York's Beacon Theatre.

May 22, 2013