timmo Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I have just seen a message to say that the Steely Dan bassist has passed away. I can`t find anything to corroborate this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Wow !!! . Lets hope the message proves to be a hoax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) Wiki are confirming it by date but no details. Fagen stated on Aug 2nd that he was in hospital recovering from an operation also without details. Edited September 3, 2017 by spectoremg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 His own website appears to confirm this. Very sad indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Conflicting reports.... http://en.mediamass.net/people/walter-becker/deathhoax.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.c60 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Yes, just seen his website - doesn't say anything but simply a photo a caption "Feb 20th 1950 - Sept 03 2017" so it seems as if it's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LITTLEWING Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Sadly true. I grew up through Steely Dan. Must be some gig going on up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Sad times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Ahhhhrrrghh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylie Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Listened recently to "Two Against Nature" with Becker on bass--very nice. Steely Dan was big in my background too. Rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) sh*t!!!!!!!!!!!! One of my musical heroes. Any one know how he passed. ? Edited September 3, 2017 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Big part of my musical journey. Very, very sad indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Looks like it's true. Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Terrible news. Steely Dan have been a huge part of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Tragic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Extremely sad news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41140441 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Great bassplayer too... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8px0fO_es5A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Adams Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Noooooooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) My age, exactly, too. Don't leave it too late, folks. Now where did I put that bucket list..? Hmm... Edited September 3, 2017 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/walter-becker-steely-dan-co-founder-dead-at-67-w500956 This looks to be true! I am bereft, my all time favourite band, have the Vinyl, Cd's T shirts from gigs... no cause of death yet. A massive loss to good listenable music ( IMO ) RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Sad news - glad I got to see him play with The Dan in London (about 2007 or 8). RIP Walter Becker 1950 -2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41140441 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Very sad. SD were (and still are) a major influence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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