Walter Becker

Acting

Walter Becker

Born — Died

1950-02-20 — 2017-09-03

Place of birth

Queens, New York, USA

Known for

Acting

Credits

16 titles

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 C…

Known for

Classic Albums poster
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A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.

Classic Albums

1997

VH1 Storytellers poster
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The greatest singers and songwriters play their music and tell the stories behind their greatest songs on this acclaimed VH1 music performance series. Each one-hour episode takes viewers behind the scenes with a single artist or group featuring intimate musical performances and the first-hand stories behind the performer's hits and sentimental favorites.

VH1 Storytellers

2005

The Grammys poster
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An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on who they think is most deserving of an award in 108 categories as specified by the academy.

The Grammys

1959

Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja poster
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Aja was the biggest selling album of Steely Dan's illustrious career. It was the first album by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker as a duo. Fagen and Becker recall the history of the album, along with Peg, Deacon Blues and Josie. Michael McDonald, later of the Doobie Brothers did guest backing vocals on Aja, the late British musician Ian Dury, record producer Gary Katz and the legendary session musicians who worked on Aja also contribute. This is a vivd portrait of a 70's record that is still as fresh and as memorable more than two decades after its release.

Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja

1999

Steely Dan: Perfection In Performance poster
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Steely Dan live concert, August 12, 2006 Charlotte, North Carolina Steelyard. Featuring Michael McDonald (Unofficial Release)

Steely Dan: Perfection In Performance

2010

Steely Dan: Heavy Rollers - Live in Germany poster
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Steely Dan: Heavy Rollers - Live in Germany

2007

Film credits

2000s · 7 titles

Series credits

Behind the camera