Walter Becker
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What is the Steely Dan “Mu chord”? Breaking down the left-field chord voicings that will open up your harmonic world
By John Wheatcroft published
This deep dive into the Steely Dan chordal approach is a masterclass in Donald Fagen and Walter Becker’s supreme harmonic awareness

Trey Anastasio tackles Steely Dan classics in searing eight-minute performance at Songwriters Hall of Fame
By Janelle Borg published
The Phish guitarist honored Steely Dan and their session guitarists’ work with an extended version of the Reelin’ in the Years solo

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.
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