My husband went to college with Walter Becker, and since his passing, I’ve been listening to a lot of Steely Dan. I’m not sure if this article is an appropriate tribute to Mr. Becker’s life, but here it is for your perusal. Thanks for the music Walter and rest in peace!

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Walter Becker passed away last weekend. I’ve been listening to Steely Dan a ton all summer long, so the loss hit a little harder than usual. The news elicited the usual round of condolences and encomiums from fans across the world, a group that included one that maybe Becker’s fans weren’t waiting for as much.