Walter Becker

American musician, songwriter, and record producer (1950–2017)

Born: 20 February 1950
New York City
Died: 3 September 2017
Manhattan
Country: United States
Active: 1969–2017
Record labels: ABC Records
Discography: 3 albums

Biography

Walter Becker was a jazz musician who played guitar. Walter Becker was born on 20 February 1950 in New York City and died on 3 September 2017 in Manhattan. The music is usually filed under rock music and crossover jazz. Record labels: ABC Records. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “11 Tracks of Whack” (1994) to “Circus Money” (2008).

Walter Carl Becker (February 20, 1950 – September 3, 2017) was an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He was the co-founder, guitarist, bassist, and co-songwriter of the jazz rock band Steely Dan. Becker met future songwriting partner Donald Fagen while they were students at Bard College. After a brief period of activity in New York City, the two moved to Los Angeles in 1971 and formed the nucleus of Steely Dan, which enjoyed a critically and commercially successful ten-year career. Following the group's dissolution, Becker moved to Hawaii and reduced his musical activity, working primarily as a record producer. In 1985, he briefly became a member of the English band China Crisis, producing and playing synthesizer on their album Flaunt the Imperfection. Becker and Fagen reformed Steely Dan in 1993 and remained active, recording Two Against Nature (2000), which won four Grammy Awards.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

11 Tracks of Whack 1994 · Rhino You Gotta Walk It Like You Talk It... Or You'll Lose That Beat 2006 · él Circus Money 2008 · 5 Over 12

Also plays on

Albums where Walter Becker is credited as a sideman

1972	Can’t Buy a Thrill — Steely Dan	electric bass guitar, background vocals, lead vocals
1973	Countdown to Ecstasy — Steely Dan	electric bass guitar, harmonica, vocals, bass
1974	Pretzel Logic — Steely Dan	bass, guitar
1975	Katy Lied — Steely Dan	arranger, bass, guitar
1976	The Royal Scam — Steely Dan	guitar, bass, instrument arranger
1977	Aja — Steely Dan	guitar, bass
1980	Gaucho — Steely Dan	bass guitar, guitar
1989	Flying Cowboys — Rickie Lee Jones	producer, synthesizer, bass
1990	Blue Pacific — Michael Franks	producer
2000	Two Against Nature — Steely Dan	arranger, guitar, instrument arranger, producer, electric bass guitar
2003	Everything Must Go — Steely Dan	electric bass guitar, electric guitar, producer, vocals, percussion

Member of

Steely Dan 1972– · American musical group

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Walter Becker play?

Walter Becker is known for playing guitar.

When and where was Walter Becker born?

Walter Becker was born 20 February 1950 in New York City.

What are Walter Becker's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include 11 Tracks of Whack (1994), You Gotta Walk It Like You Talk It... Or You'll Lose That Beat (2006) and Circus Money (2008).

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