Donald Fagen

Listen to Steve Gadd’s impeccable isolated drums on the Steely Dan song ‘Aja’

The best.

Nov 10, 2022

Donald Fagen of Steely Dan live in Los Angeles July 1974

The film Donald Fagen calls “stupid funny”

A scream.

Oct 17, 2022

Donald Fagen of Steely Dan live in Los Angeles July 1974

The literature that inspired Donald Fagen and Steely Dan

Donald Fagen on his love of literature.

Sep 29, 2022

David Crosby names his favourite albums by Steely Dan

Classics.

Sep 5, 2022

Pete Davidson is set to star in new thriller 'The Home'

How Pete Davidson and John Mulaney bonded over Steely Dan

Fitting.

Aug 20, 2022

How Steely Dan’s Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter became a missile defence expert

A tremendous career change.

Aug 16, 2022

One of Bob Dylan's favourite British bands is an odd choice

How a classic Bob Dylan song inspired an iconic Steely Dan album

Both are essentials.

Aug 6, 2022

How science fiction greatly influenced Steely Dan

Defining impact.

Jul 20, 2022

Watch Steely Dan explain how they wrote ‘Deacon Blues’

One of their finest cuts.

Jun 30, 2022

The hilarious open letter Steely Dan left for Wes Anderson

A jocular jibe.

Jun 15, 2022

The story of how Steely Dan created the song 'Deacon Blues'

The Story Behind The Song: Steely Dan’s jauntily truthful tune ‘Deacon Blues’

It’s a strong exercise of form

May 19, 2022

Donald Fagen of Steely Dan live in Los Angeles July 1974

Playlist: Relive Donal Fagen of Steely Dan spinning his favourite records in a DJ set

A waltz through history.

Apr 6, 2022