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Walter Becker and Myles Kennedy

Myles Kennedy bought one of Walter Becker’s guitars – and it ended up inspiring Alter Bridge’s longest-ever song

By Matt Owen published

The late Steely Dan man's Alembic baritone was snapped up at auction in 2019, and was a driving force behind one of Alter Bridge's best new riffs

Guitars and Gear Belonging to Steely Dan’s Walter Becker to Be Sold at Auction

By Richard Bienstock published

The Julien's sale, featuring Sadowsky, D’Angelico, Fender and other models played by the late guitarist, will take place in October.

Walter Becker (1950-2017): Paying Tribute to the Steely Dan Legend and Reluctant Guitar Hero

By Alan di Perna published

Reclusive, elusive and sardonically self-effacing, Walter Becker was not your typical guitar hero.

Steely Dan Announce Tour

By Jackson Maxwell published

Guitarists Pay Tribute to Walter Becker

By Jackson Maxwell published

Over the past two days, scores of guitarists and musicians around the world have paid tribute to Steely Dan guitarist Walter Becker, who passed away Sunday, September 3, at the age of 67.

Walter Becker, Steely Dan Guitarist, Dead at 67

By Jackson Maxwell published

Walter Becker, longtime guitarist of classic rock icons Steely Dan, has died at the age of 67.