Steely Dan - Paperback

by Brian Sweet (Author)

Reelin' in the Years tells the strange tale of Steely Dan's Walter Becker and Donald Fagen and how they wormed their way into a record contract and astonished critics with their debut album, Can't Buy a Thrill. Seven albums later, after Aja had topped charts everywhere, they were among the biggest selling acts in the world.

But Steely Dan were different from the rest of rocks megastars. They rarely gave interviews. After some early bad experiences on the road, they refused to tour. They didn't have photographs taken. They were perfectionists. They were enigmatic. They were very rich. Their music was the coolest around.

In Reelin' in the Years, Steely Dan archivist Brian Sweet draws back the veil of secrecy that has surrounded Becker and Fagen. Critically acclaimed on its original publication (and called "controversial and critical" by the band members themselves) this updated edition includes details of Becker and Fagen's work in the 21st century, including their solo albums.

Author Biography

Brian Sweet is the author of The Complete Guide to the Music of Steely Dan, the only other book on the group to have been published and is a noted Steely Dan archivist and collector. He lives in Somerset, England.