Tag Archives: Steely Dan

Michael McDonald Remembers Steely Dan, Doobies and Motown Soul in Memoir

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Bob Ruggiero

He possesses one of the most recognizable voices in Classic Rock. A voice that stretches from a rich, buttery and slightly grizzly baritone to a piercing howl of a tenor. And he’s a pretty damn good songwriter and keyboardist as … Continue reading →

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Steely Dan’s Rogues Gallery Holds a Dysfunctional Family Reunion

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Bob Ruggiero

Take the body of work of any Classic Rock band—or that of any other genre—and you’d be hard pressed to name a group with more characters of note than in the lyrics than Steely Dan. Dr. Wu. Mr. La Page, … Continue reading →

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Reelin’ in the Years (and Peeling Back the Layers) of Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Bob Ruggiero

By picking Donald Fagen as the subject of a biography, Peter Jones certainly didn’t make things easy on himself. The Steely Dan co-founder has long been wary of the press and gave relatively few interviews during the band’s prime. And … Continue reading →

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Classic Rock Treasures from Faraway Lands at Nearby Locations

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Bob Ruggiero

Two of my favorite places in the world (other than a live concert venue) are used book stores and used record stores. So here in Houston, Texas I spend a lot of time poring over the shelves and bins at … Continue reading →

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