“I credit half of that bassline to James Jamerson. I’ve always been proud of knowing him”: Listen to Chuck Rainey’s isolated bass on Kid Charlemagne By Nick Wells published 1 September 23 Chuck Rainey tips his hat to Motown legend James Jamerson in this 1976 Steely Dan classic
“We all loved Larry Carlton’s guitar, it was just magic… We were all looking for guitars with chunky necks, to try and get the sustain that he had”: Session legend Dean Parks reveals the secrets of his most iconic Steely Dan and Eric Clapton guitar parts By Jackson Maxwell published 28 August 23 You can hear Parks on Josie, Haitian Divorce, Change the World, Rikki Don’t Lose That Number and innumerable other songs – here, the guitarist unpacks the gear and recording sessions that forged them
Myles Kennedy bought one of Walter Becker’s guitars – and it ended up inspiring Alter Bridge’s longest-ever song By Matt Owen published 13 December 22 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
Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter on recutting his classics, mad-scientist modding and hustling Guitar Center for parts in the ‘70s By Henry Yates published 8 August 22 The Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers legend sits down to share gear war stories, explain what makes a good session player, and discuss his first solo album, the brilliant Speed of Heat
David Crosby releases two new tracks from his forthcoming album, For Free By Sam Roche published 25 June 21 The first is a gorgeous rendition of Joni Mitchell's For Free, while the second is a funk-fueled original named Rodriguez For a Night
Timothy B. Schmit: “I didn’t peak in my 20s or 30s, like a lot of songwriters do. I’m starting to get it now, which keeps me feeling hopeful“ By Neville Marten published 8 January 21 The bass great looks back at his favorite sessions, and being asked to join the Eagles in 1977, just as they hit the big time...
Guitars and Gear Belonging to Steely Dan’s Walter Becker to Be Sold at Auction By Richard Bienstock published 15 July 19 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 29 September 17 Reclusive, elusive and sardonically self-effacing, Walter Becker was not your typical guitar hero.
Guitarists Pay Tribute to Walter Becker By Jackson Maxwell published 5 September 17 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 3 September 17 Walter Becker, longtime guitarist of classic rock icons Steely Dan, has died at the age of 67.
Elliott Randall Nailed Steely Dan's "Reelin' in the Years" in One Continuous Take By Damian Fanelli published 7 December 16 Today, for pretty much no reason at all, we'd like to revisitElliott Randall's grinding, masterful guitar solo from Steely Dan's"Reelin' in the Years."
Readers' Poll: The Best American Rock Band Ever — Steely Dan Vs. Heart By Guitar World Staff published 26 September 15
Readers' Poll: The Best American Rock Band Ever — Creedence Clearwater Revival Vs. Steely Dan By Guitar World Staff published 17 September 15