Walter Becker, guitarist and co-founder of the group Steely Dan, died Sunday at the age of 67. A post on Becker’s official website confirms the news, although no cause of death has been revealed. In July, Becker was unable to perform with the band for a number of shows while he recovered from a procedure, … Continue reading Walter Becker, co-founder of Steely Dan, dies at 67 →

Steely Dan co-founder Donald Fagen will embark on a 20-city U.S. tour later this summer with his new band, the Nightflyers. Also featuring Connor Kenney on guitar and vocals, Brandon Morrison on bass and vocals, Will Bryan on keys and vocals, and Lee Falco on drums and vocals, Donald Fagen and the Nightflyers have been … Continue reading Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen Announces Tour with New Band →

After an exclusive report from Billboard earlier this month that a new set of bi-coastal festivals would take place this summer featuring a lineup of legendary acts, details about the festivals were hard to come by with no official announcement having been made by promoters or any of the artists. But today, the official details … Continue reading Classic East and Classic West Festivals Officially Announce Legendary Lineup →

Four additional artists have been added to the lineup of the inaugural Classic East and Classic West festivals set to take place this July in New York City and Los Angeles respectively. Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers will join the lineup for Day 1 of the festivals, along with the Eagles, while Journey and … Continue reading Additional Artists Announced for Classic East, Classic West Festivals →

Steve Winwood and Steely Dan are teaming up for a 22-date summer tour scheduled to run June 7th in Cincinatti through July 13th in Virginia Beach. Tickets for the tour are on sale now. Jun 07 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center Jun 08 – Clarkston, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre Jun 10 … Continue reading Steve Winwood and Steely Dan Announce Summer Tour →

Steely Dan’s “FM (No Static at All)” provided the soundtrack for a spectacular light show last week, as N.Y.C. celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Empire State Building’s Master FM antenna. The 1978 Grammy-winning song was simulcast on New York’s WCBS so fans could listen during the live show. Watch the full show, with sound, … Continue reading Steely Dan Song Helps Light Up Empire State Building →

A noble tradition continues when Steely Dan brings seven nights of special setlist shows to New York City’s Beacon Theatre for the finale week of their Mood Swings: 8 Miles To Pancake Day tour. Returning to the landmark venue for another extended hometown run, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Donald Fagen and Walter Becker … Continue reading Steely Dan Announces Beacon Theatre Residency →