Donald Fagen and Walter Becker a.k.a. STEELY DAN are returning to Europe for their first European tour since 1974. This 8-city tour includes stops in Germany, Holland, England, Scotland, and Ireland. Although the tour is scheduled to begin in September, specific venues and dates are still to be announced.

STEELY DAN has been recording since 1972 with the release of their first album Can't Buy A Thrill. Steely Dan's music has been instantaneously identifiable, a mix of jazz and rock with some rhythm and blues thrown in as well. Their latest record Alive in America is their first album in 15 years and first ever live record. It was recorded during the 1993 (28 cities, 34 shows) and 1994 (18 cities, 22 shows) North American tours and contains 11 classic Steely Dan songs including "Peg", "Green Earrings", "Aja", "Reelin in the Years", and "Josie" among others.

Joining Becker and Fagen on this tour are: Tom Barney (Bass), John Beasley (Piano and Keyboards), Ricky Lawson (Drums), Wayne Krantz (Guitar), Cornelius Bumpus (Saxophone), Michael Leonhart (Trumpet), Ari Ambrose (Saxophone), Michelle Wiley (Background Vocals) and Carolyn Leonhart (Background Vocals)

In addition to classic Steely Dan songs, fans can expect a few surprises as well as performances of new material from their forthcoming record.

Fans of the band can also visit STEELY DAN'S recently launched web site which can be found at http://pathfinder.com/steelydan. Visitors to the site are greeted with colorful graphics and can see the history of Steely Dan, get transcripts from Becker and Fagen writings, read an article from orginal Dan member Denny Dias, download sound bytes, correspond with Fagen and Becker, read some of their favorite reviews, and experience the unique Steely Dan humor along the way (make sure you check out the tour demands for their 1996 tour).