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Steely Dan's Walter Becker Dies At 67

The guitarist, bassist and songwriter leaves behind a handful of classic albums that blended rock, jazz and sonic perfection in unprecedented fashion.
Guitarist Walter Becker of Steely Dan performs at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at the Fair Grounds Race Course May 6, 2007 in New Orleans, Louisiana. / Sean Gardner / Getty Images

Walter Becker, co-founder of Steely Dan, died Sunday at the age of 67, according to his website.

The news was later confirmed by his longtime bandmate . In a statement, Fagen said "I intend to keep the music we created

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