“'Deacon Blues' was special for me. It's the only time I remember mixing a record all day and, when the mix was done, feeling like I wanted to hear it over and over again. It was the comprehensive sound of the thing: the song itself, its character, the way the instruments sounded, and the way Tom Scott's tight horn arrangement fit in.”

American musician, songwriter, and record producer

Walter Becker was an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He was the co-founder of Steely Dan, where he worked as guitarist, bassist, and co-songwriter. Becker helped shape the sound of the jazz rock band through his playing and writing. His work with Steely Dan is what he is best known for, especially in his roles as a musician and producer.