Donald Fagen

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Born 10 January 1948.

Steely Dan Paul Bergen/Redferns

Biography

Donald Jay Fagen (born January 10, 1948) is an American musician and songwriter, best known as the co-founder (along with partner Walter Becker) and lead singer of the rock band Steely Dan.

Fagen is known[by whom?] for his use of jazz harmonies, elaborate arrangements and attention to detail. Following the initial breakup of Steely Dan in 1981, he launched a long-running, if sporadic, solo career in 1982, spawning four albums to date. The fourth album, Sunken Condos, was released on October 16, 2012. In 1993, Fagen and Becker reunited and have since toured and released albums as Steely Dan.

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  1. Sunken Condos 2012

    Review of Sunken Condos

    Reviewed by Martin Aston

    Relaxed of groove but certainly sophisticated, this is Fagen on form.

  2. Morph The Cat 2006

    Review of Morph The Cat

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    It's the unmistakable sound of an ageing hipster using his chops for the power of good.

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