Donald Fagen is reportedly out of the hospital following an unspecified sickness that compelled Steely Dan to withdraw from a number of tour stops.
Steely Dan had been serving because the opening act for the Eagles’ Lengthy Goodbye farewell tour. Fagen and his band final carried out on the Sept. 20 present in Elmont, New York. Sheryl Crow changed Steely Dan and opened Eagles concert events on Oct. 5 and 6. Steve Miller stepped in for the Oct. 9 present and can function the non permanent substitute shifting ahead, apart from an Oct. 15 efficiency in Pittsburgh, the place touring Eagles member Vince Gill may also carry out because the evening’s opener.
The precise nature and severity of Fagen’s sickness has but to be revealed. The Indy Star famous that 5 members of the Eagles’ highway crew examined optimistic for COVID, nevertheless it is unclear if Fagen was battling the identical subject or a distinct ailment.
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When Will Steely Dan Rejoin the Eagles’ Tour?
In keeping with Steely Dan’s web site, the band will resume touring alongside the Eagles beginning Nov. 2 in Atlanta. The beloved rock teams have a complete of seven reveals lineup up collectively within the the rest of 2023, with a further pair of dates – Jan. 5 and 6 – on the Kia Discussion board in Los Angeles.
It’s unclear as as to whether Steely Dan will stay the opener for additional Lengthy Goodbye reveals, or if the Eagles plan to convey one other act with them on the highway. The “Lodge California” hitmakers beforehand admitted that the farewell trek shall be a drawn out affair that is prone to stretch into 2025.
“We hope to see as lots of you as we will earlier than we end up,” the Eagles mentioned in an earlier assertion. “Most significantly, we thanks from the underside of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. On the finish of the day, you’re the purpose we’ve been capable of keep it up for over 5 many years. That is our swan tune, however the music goes on and on.”
Steely Dan Albums Ranked
Steely Dan’s recorded output fell into three separate, but very distinct eras. However which one was greatest?
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