Walter Becker of Steely Dan (1950-2017): An Appreciation
Walter Becker’s death invites a renewed appreciation of the unique contributions to music by Steely Dan.

Walter Becker’s death invites a renewed appreciation of the unique contributions to music by Steely Dan.
It may not rank as an all-time fan favorite, but “You Know My Name” reveals the various sources the Beatles drew from in their music.

Corey Glover discusses how the forthcoming album ‘Shade’ fits into Living Colour’s storied canon – and why he refused to include one song.
Dylan Howe had already made a name for himself as a jazz bandleader and a sideman before he joined his father’s group.

Now on tour with a crack new band, Donald Fagen must choose which songs to perform from his extensive catalog. It’s a good problem to have.
As a kid in the ’60s, Elvis Presley’s hit-making era was dim and distant. Blame the Beatles. Blame Oswald. Blame television. But it was true.
“Why Did It Die?” The Beatles did not write and record a song with that title — right? In truth, they did.

I didn’t get decked, and I did ask Glen Campbell to sign my album.

Was the performance at the YEStival in Baltimore epic? The answer is Yes!
Mike Tiano remembers June Foray, best known as the voice of Rocky the Flying Squirrel. She was 99.