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[stee-lee] / ˈsti li /










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Rodriguez, who works in real-estate marketing, thought back to the smooth sounds of Steely Dan, the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac from the 1970s and 1980s that had been in heavy rotation for her this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The band formed in the summer of 1985 - when Ross moved from Dundee to Glasgow - taking their name from the 1977 Steely Dan song Deacon Blues.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2025

This year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame class was previously announced as Steely Dan, R.E.M.,

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

He last performed with Steely Dan in January at Phoenix’s Footprint Center, as part of the group’s ongoing tour.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2024

"I thought you were going to tell me your story, Steely," remarked Smith.

From On the Track by Lawson, Henry




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