Steely Dan always used ringers, in the non-pejorative sense. For co-founders Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, it was always about the song – not the singer, the music, not the player, though they ...

Jim Beard, the keyboardist for legendary rock band Steely Dan, has died, the band announced. He was 63. Beard died March 2 at a New York hospital due to complications from a sudden illness, according ...

The top 3 Lehigh Valley-area concerts this week bring on some live music featuring a few tribute acts and some serious a cappella action. First up, a Led Zeppelin tribute taking on songs from “Kashmir ...

Jim Beard, a keyboardist, producer and arranger who was playing for Steely Dan since 2008, has died due to complications from a sudden illness. He was 63. A rep for the musician confirmed Beard’s ...

According to his online bio, while studying jazz at Indiana University, Beard played in a bar band that featured longtime Steely Dan touring guitarist Jon Herington, John Fogerty touring drummer Kenny ...

OSHKOSH - From fine arts to fundraisers, a variety of events are set for the coming week in the Oshkosh area. Fundraisers include the Century Bike Ride, the inaugural Bago Big Bet and a brat fry.

Jim Beard, a musician and solo artist who had been the touring keyboardist for Steely Dan since 2008, has died. He was 63. According to reports in Billboard, the pianist, composer and producer died on ...