Carlton’s six decades as a frontman and a valuable supporting player include recording sessions with Steely Dan, Joni ...

Not many bands can lay claim to having released one of their strongest albums on their first attempt, but given how adept both Donald Fagen and Walter Becker were at writing songs, it’s hardly ...

There’s something about Steely Dan that rubs certain musicians the wrong way ... Dylan’s bassist, Rob Stoner, even told him that he would personally put his CV before the great troubadour. However, he ...

The original Steely Dan songs were so meticulously arranged and brilliantly played that it's a thrill to hear Walter Becker and Donald Fagen's musical fussiness copied so faithfully. Tedde doesn't ...

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Luke sets the record straight on recent fake interview about modern players, explains how he knew when Michael Jackson liked ...

Steely Dan is more than just a band—they’re a musical phenomenon. Discover how Donald Fagen and Walter Becker’s innovative approach, along with world-class session musicians, created some of ...

Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp discusses his new solo album ‘This Destination,’ on Rhino/East West Records, after celebrating the ...

This Billy Joel hit is a surprising example of songs that feature famous backing vocals, namely because Joel isn’t the biggest fan of collaborations. We get why. Joel is amazing at writing his ...

“Smiles and Smiles to Go” (from “Alone/ But Never Alone” -1986) is one your signature songs. What’s the story behind this amazing song ... Well, I had called John Guerin (Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys ...

Conservatives Should Be Suspicious of Big Tech’s Sudden Favor Potatoes: God’s Gift to Mankind (Or Maybe Just to Me) If You Love Democracy, You Should Celebrate the End of Net Neutrality Toward ...

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