Latest about Steely Dan
How Jay Graydon nailed the impossible guitar solo in Steely Dan's “Peg"
The session ace was the last of several big names — including Robben Ford, Rick Derringer and Larry Carlton — who attempted the song's deceptively difficult solo
Guitarist Denny Dias reveals the secret behind Donald Fagen and Walter Becker's success with Steely Dan
The pair had formed the group to produce the songs too complex for the ABC artists they wrote for and turned to session players at their earliest convenience
How Jeff “Skunk” Baxter ruled the 1970s session scene with Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers
The guitar ace brought his Burns Bison and a six-pack of beer when he cut one of his most legendary tracks
David Gilmour talks soloing in Guitar Player's guide to the Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time
Behold the genius of Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more — as voted by the readers of Guitar Player
R.E.M. reunite, Trey Anastasio pays homage to Steely Dan at Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony
The high-profile event – which took place Thursday night at the Marriott Marquis in New York City – saw R.E.M.'s first public live performance in more than 15 years
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter’s Top Six Tips for Guitarists
The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan guitar veteran dishes out some solid advice
The Best Guitar Moments of 1972
From Jimmy Page, Keith Richards and Steve Howe to Neil Young, Elliott Randall and Paul Simon, we pay homage to some of 1972’s greatest in this essential 50th anniversary tribute lesson
“I Never Plan a Solo in Advance”: Watch Elliott Randall Play His Timeless "Reelin' in the Years" Solo
Video Recorded 50 years ago, Jimmy Page said it was his favorite solo of all time
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter: "I Wanted to Put Some Muscle in 'My Old School'"
The session guitar great explains why he chose to re-work two Steely Dan classics, “The Rose,” and more for his adventurous solo debut album, 'Speed of Heat.'
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter: "Whether it’s a Guitar or a Missile-Defense System, There’s Always a Way to Make it Work Better"
The Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers guitarist talks the "My Old School" solo, how he helped Jimi Hendrix acquire his first Strat, and the key role his mom’s sewing machine plays in his tone.
