Reelin’ in the Tears

in Hits & Misses by
“Money & fame haven’t changed my life much… with the one exception: women don’t run screaming from me… as much.”

Walter Becker
Musician, producer, handsome devil.
February 20, 1950 – September 3, 2017.
Aged 67 years.

Most recognized for: As a co-founding member and guitarist for jazz-rock band Steely Dan, he bought us hits like “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number” and “Reelin’ in the Years.” After their first few years, Walt & co-founder Donald Fagen moved away from touring to become a studio only band for a while. A wise move when considering how attractive they must’ve appeared onstage.