Walter Becker

The night was centered on Aja, Steely Dan's biggest album, but by the time the fans shuffled out of Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier of Place des Arts more than two hours later, that 1977 classic seemed like a distant memory. Read More

It has been 35 years since I last saw Steely Dan perform. 35 years! Read More

John Soeder, The Plain Dealer Walter Becker, left, and Donald Fagen of Steely Dan perform Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron. Read More

The Pointer Sisters supply the hits during the Foundation for Firelands 2009 Annual Appeal, which will benefit the Firelands Cancer Program Fund. The event takes place at 8 p.m. tomorrow at Sandusky State Theatre. Read More

The Pointer Sisters supply the hits during the Foundation for Firelands 2009 Annual Appeal, which will benefit the Firelands Cancer Program Fund. The event takes place at 8 p.m. tomorrow at Sandusky State Theatre. Read More

When Steely Dan's Walter Becker thinks back to the hazy '70s that was the band's heyday, the singer-bassist-guitarist has very little recollection of Northeast Ohio. "I remember doing a gig in Columbus during the '70s," said a laughing Becker, calling from New York City. "We were rowdy and hoolies at the time. A roadie and I bashed in a wall at the hotel, and, to my great surprise, they later wanted us to pay for the repair. It was an experiment in what later we realized was a Joe Walsh-type of thing." Read More

Steely Dan's Donald Fagen, left, and Walter Becker will perform their "Aja" and "The Royal Scam" albums from start to finish. Read More