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The Steely Dan Archive

Jazz-rock perfectionists, session legends, and the studio cult of Becker & Fagen.

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Donald Fagen
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Donald Fagen

Donald Jay Fagen (born January 10, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and musician who is the co-founder, lead singer, co-songwriter, and keyboardist of the rock band Steely Dan, formed in the early 1970s with musical partner Walter Becker. In addition to his contributions to Steely Dan, Fagen has released four solo albums, beginning with The Nightfly in 1982, which was nominated for seven Grammys. In 2001, Fagen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Steely Dan. Following Becker's death in 2017, Fagen continued to tour using the band name until 2026.

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An Open Archives microsite tracing Steely Dan — the band, the albums, the players, the influences, and the legacy of meticulous studio craft.

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Signature Songs

Singles and deep cuts that define the Steely Dan sound.

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Signature Songs

Singles and deep cuts that define the Steely Dan sound.

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The Band

Steely Dan and its founders.

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The Band
The Band

Steely Dan and its founders.

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The Wider Session Circle

Every notable session musician who played on a Steely Dan record, plus the artists they collaborated with across the LA and NY studio scene of the 70s and 80s.

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The Wider Session Circle
The Wider Session Circle

Every notable session musician who played on a Steely Dan record, plus the artists they collaborated with across the LA and NY studio scene of the 70s and 80s.

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If You Like Steely Dan

Artists and bands sharing Steely Dan's jazz-rock craftsmanship, lyrical wit, or studio polish.

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If You Like Steely Dan
If You Like Steely Dan

Artists and bands sharing Steely Dan's jazz-rock craftsmanship, lyrical wit, or studio polish.

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Studio Albums

The core discography from Can't Buy a Thrill to Two Against Nature.

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Studio Albums
Studio Albums

The core discography from Can't Buy a Thrill to Two Against Nature.

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Session Players

The elite studio musicians behind the records.

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Session Players
Session Players

The elite studio musicians behind the records.

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Producers & Engineers

The studio craftsmen who shaped the sound.

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Producers & Engineers

The studio craftsmen who shaped the sound.

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Solo Work

Becker and Fagen outside the band.

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Solo Work

Becker and Fagen outside the band.

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Influences

The jazz and pop world that shaped Becker & Fagen.

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Influences
Influences

The jazz and pop world that shaped Becker & Fagen.

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Legacy

Awards, recognition, and the cultural footprint.

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Legacy
Legacy

Awards, recognition, and the cultural footprint.

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