HE’S BEEN A member of not one but two iconic bands: Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers. And if that weren’t enough, he’s one of the most recorded session guitarists in history. But despite the thousands of hours that Jeff “Skunk” Baxter has held a guitar in his hands, he claims that he’s never once gotten tired of the instrument.
“Far from it. I feel like a child every time I pick up the guitar,” he says. “I’m just so fascinated by this magical invention and the sounds it can make. I think that’s why I’ve never gotten into a rut. Somehow, I’ve always held onto the excitement of playing the guitar. It’s always fun, and whether I’m in the studio or onstage, my brain is immediately attuned to
