Steely Dan facts for kids
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Steely Dan
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Steely Dan performing in 2007. Walter Becker (l) playing electric guitar, Donald Fagen (r) playing melodica.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, United States |
| Genres | Rock, Jazz fusion, Soft rock, Pop rock |
| Years active | 1972–1981, 1993–present |
| Labels | ABC, MCA, Reprise |
| Associated acts | New York Rock and Soul Revue, Dukes of September Rhythm Revue, Jay and the Americans |
| Members | Donald Fagen Walter Becker |
| Past members | Denny Dias Jeff "Skunk" Baxter Jim Hodder David Palmer Jeff Porcaro Michael McDonald Royce Jones |
Steely Dan was an American jazz rock band. They started in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. The main members were Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. They were active from 1972 to 1981. Then, they got back together in 1993 to play their music live at concerts.
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Who Are Steely Dan?
Steely Dan is a famous American band. They are known for mixing different types of music. Their sound combines rock music, jazz, and even pop music. This makes their songs unique and interesting to listen to.
How They Started
The band was formed by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. They met in college and started writing songs together. They brought in many talented musicians to play with them. This helped them create their special sound.
Their Unique Sound
Steely Dan's music is special because of its complex sounds. They often used jazz chords and rhythms in their rock songs. Their lyrics were also very clever and sometimes mysterious. They were known for using many different instruments in their recordings.
Taking a Break and Coming Back
Steely Dan stopped making music together in 1981. But after more than ten years, they decided to reunite in 1993. Since then, they have been touring and playing concerts. They have also released new music.
Their Albums
Steely Dan released several studio albums. A studio album is a collection of songs recorded in a music studio. Here are some of their well-known albums:
- Can't Buy a Thrill (1972)
- Countdown to Ecstasy (1973)
- Pretzel Logic (1974)
- Katy Lied (1975)
- The Royal Scam (1976)
- Aja (1977)
- Gaucho (1980)
- Everything Must Go (2003)
Images for kids
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Guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter left Steely Dan in 1974 when they stopped playing live shows and only worked in the studio.
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Steely Dan, shown here in 2007, toured often after getting back together in 1993.
See also
In Spanish: Steely Dan para niños
