Walter Becker

Walter Carl Becker (February 20, 1950 – September 3, 2017) was an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He was best known as the co-founder, guitarist, bassist and co-songwriter of Steely Dan.

Walter Becker
Becker in 2013
Background information
Birth name	Walter Carl Becker
Born	(1950-02-20)February 20, 1950 Queens, New York, U.S.
Died	September 3, 2017(2017-09-03) (aged 67) Maui, Hawaii, U.S.
Genres	Jazz-rock
Occupation(s)	Musician, producer
Instruments	Bass, guitar
Years active	1969–2017
Labels	ABC, MCA, Giant, Reprise, Warner Bros.
Website	www.walterbecker.com

Becker and Donald Fagen reformed Steely Dan in 1993 and had remained active, most notably including their 2000 Two Against Nature album, which won four Grammy Awards. Becker also released two solo albums, 1994's 11 Tracks of Whack and 2008's Circus Money.

Becker died on September 3, 2017 after suffering from an unknown illness in Maui, Hawaii at the age of 67.^[1][2]