Remembering Walter Becker on the 7th Anniversary of his death

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on September 3, 2024

Remembering Walter Becker, 7 Years Later

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It has been exactly 7 long years since Steely Dan guitarist Walter Becker died in Maui on September 3, 2017 at the age of 67. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Today, fans of Walter Becker along with the rest of the music world have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Becker, a cultural icon

Born in Queens on February 20, 1950, Walter Becker's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Becker was not just a great musician, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique musical heritage.

It's been 7 years since the tragic loss of Walter Becker and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Walter Becker is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Walter Becker.