Donald Fagen

Donald Jay Fagen (born January 10, 1948) is an American musician who was the co-founder, lead singer, co-songwriter, and keyboardist of the band Steely Dan, formed in the early 1970s with musical partner Walter Becker. In addition to his work with Steely Dan, Fagen has released four solo albums, beginning with The Nightfly in 1982, which was nominated for seven Grammys.

Donald Fagen
Fagen in 2017
Background information
Birth nameDonald Jay Fagen
Born (1948-01-10) January 10, 1948
Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
Years active1965–present
Labels
Member ofSteely Dan
Formerly ofThe Dukes of September
WebsiteOfficial Facebook

In 2001, Fagen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Steely Dan. Following Becker's death in 2017, Fagen continued to tour alone under the Steely Dan name.

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