rest in peace WALTER BECKER, one half of the team i aspire to everytime I sit down at a piano. thank you for your unparalleled contribution
— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) September 3, 2017
Beautiful, poignant statement on Walter Becker's death by Steely Dan co-founder Donald Fagen. [via @MaggieJordanACN] pic.twitter.com/x0ssV7j683
— Steve Silberman (@stevesilberman) September 3, 2017
Between Bowie, Prince, Walter Becker, and jazz guitarist John Abercrombie, my musical heroes are disappearing fast. Hollowing out my heart.
— Steve Silberman (@stevesilberman) September 3, 2017
Home to hear about Walter Becker. To create a body of work the equal of any in popular music is to remain. Still here. Chained Lightning. pic.twitter.com/WgV7EPmr6L
— Danny Baker (@prodnose) September 3, 2017
RIP Walter Becker. Half of one of the greatest and most original bands in rock history.
— @ACNewman (@ACNewman) September 3, 2017
"…..still holds the crown baby" rip #WalterBecker possibly one of my favorite architects of… https://t.co/VzzB5JS3vR
— ?st (@questlove) September 3, 2017
that I bought "Katy Lied" on tape and started obsessing over it. Safe travels along the cosmos to Walter Becker: you changed my life. 2/2
— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) September 3, 2017
"I cried when I wrote this song. Sue me if I play too long." RIP, Walter Becker. pic.twitter.com/DkhTlgQYxr
— Harlan Coben (@HarlanCoben) September 3, 2017
Holy crap, Walter Becker has died (per NYT). Half of most amazing musical duo since Lennon/McCartney. RIP.
— Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) September 3, 2017
"We got tired of being introduced as Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, so we had them announce us as Gus Mahler and Tristan Fabriani." RS 1974
— John Mulaney (@mulaney) September 3, 2017
RIP WALTER BECKER OF STEELY DAN: Sad news to awaken to. Another artist who created the beloved music of my youth gone. Sigh. #SundayMorning pic.twitter.com/gQQu6A3U8y
— Lou Brutus (@LouBrutus) September 3, 2017
#RIP #WalterBecker there are bands and then there was #SteelyDan miles apart you will be missed
— Ehsaan Noorani (@EhsaanNoorani) September 3, 2017
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