God knows I’ve had this argument on many occasions.
Donald Fagen Defends Steely Dan To Friends
NEW YORK—While having drinks with friends at a local bar Monday, Donald Fagen, 60, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and cofounder of the multiplatinum-selling American rock band Steely Dan, was once again forced to defend his appreciation for the multiplatinum-selling American rock band Steely Dan.
“Look, I understand. It’s an acquired taste,” Fagen said after putting his group’s 1978 hit “Deacon Blues” on the bar’s jukebox. “I wasn’t that into it at first, either. But when you really listen to the unbelievable production values and the wry, perfectly crafted lyrics—it’s just great art, okay? You should definitely give ‘the Dan’ a shot.”
I had the pleasure of being the first return guest in the esteemed history of the podcast Jordan, Jesse, Go! If you like old timey baseball lingo, Nebraska, and Queen Latifah, then this is the show for you. Give it a listen right over here. Who you calling a bitch?
Despite the reaction of the gentlemen in the lower left, I had a good set. It was damn near 2 AM by the time I got on stage. That guy looks like he’s ready for bed.
I’ve done The Tomorrow Show a few times. Always a hip crowd. Always a fun show. This line-up for 5 bones is a can’t miss. I’ll be in Vegas celebrating our friends David and Lilliam’s 10-year anniversary, but they’re pretty damn funny too.
Watching the women’s 20K race walking during the Olympics reminded me of Franklyn’s bit about "taking last at the Olympics." Thank the flying spaghetti monster for YouTube.
Friend and fellow comic Jasper Redd has thrown his hat into the mixtape ring. A while back, he beamed this one into my inbox. You can download or stream Welcome to Mercury: The Prequelhere. I’ve been the recipient of Reddbone’s musical generosity on many occasions. I can promise that you will not be disappointed.
