“What gets people into trouble with records now is that they want to build something up without substantial musical ideas. Without that as a foundation, you can add all the layers of sound you want - it's still going to sound like a mess.”

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.