“I learned music from a book on piano theory. I was only interested in knowing about chords. From that, and from the 'Harvard Dictionary of Music,' I learned everything I wanted to know.”

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.