Major Dudes

A “thoughtful, loving, and thorough portrait" of the pioneering musicians behind Steely Dan, featuring interviews, essays, reviews, and more (PopMatters).

Major Dudes belongs on the shelf of every Steely Dan fan. It's a hugely enjoyable and deeply knowledgable collection of the smartest and most revealing interviews Walter Becker and Donald Fagen have ever given, along with intelligent reviews of—and commentary on—their extraordinary songs.

At its core, Steely Dan is a creative marriage between guitarist Fagen and keyboardist Becker. It recorded several of the cleverest and best-produced albums of the 1970s, making them one of the most successful bands to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Compiled by leading music critic Barney Hoskyns, Major Dudes features contributions from the likes of Sylvie Simmons, Fred Schruers, and the late Robert Palmer; plus rare interviews and reviews of Steely Dan’s early albums from Disc, Melody Maker, and Rolling Stone.

Major Dudes is essential reading for any rock aficionado.