By Bob DiCorcia As you may know, in the early 1970s, songwriter David Palmer was one of the original members of the pop/rock band Steely Dan. He was also a member of the rock band The Myddle Class, which was managed/produced by Carole King and Gerry Goffin in the late 60s. [Carole’s second husband, bassist, […]
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Interview with Michael McDonald on AOL
OnlineHost: The wheels of “Blink of An Eye” were set in motion when Michael McDonald teamed up with arrangers Jimmy Bralower and Jeff Bova, a duo that has worked with such musical luminaries as Steve Winwood, Cyndi Lauper, Eric Clapton and Womack and Womack. Bralower and Bova were largely responsible for the album’s rhythm and textural […]
Interview with drummer Peter Erskine
This is a reprint of a 1993 interview that originally appeared in “The Rhythm Section,” a newsletter published by Rhythm Tech, a percussion accessory manufacturing company in Mamaroneck, NY. By Paul G. Hichak Going out on tour with Donald Fagen and Walter Becker a/k/a Steely Dan is supposed to be somewhat of a serious exercise, […]
Jeff Porcaro: A Special Salute
By Robyn Flans Modern Drummer On August 5,1992, incredibly, we lost drummer Jeffrey Porcaro to a heart attack. Even as I write the words, it seems inconceivable. To those who knew him, the pain of his loss is excruciating. Jeff was one of the most vibrant, vital people on the face of the earth. His […]
The Drummers of Steely Dan
By Ken Micaleff Modern Drummer Between 1972 and 1980, Steely Dan produced some of the most searing and bitter pop music ever recorded. With scathing lyrics delivered by Donald Fagen’s pungent vocals, he and partner Walter Becker’s music chronicled the feelings of many who passed through young adulthood during the 1970s. At times cynical and oddly […]
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter online interview, on America Online
OnlineHost: Your attending Emcee for this event is Greg N. Good evening and welcome to a special event sponsored by RockLink located in the Lifestyles area of the service. Tonight Center Stage presents Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, formerly of the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan. This is your opportunity to learn what it’s like to work […]
