> now-somewhat-forgotten 70s band Steely Dan
That's a little like saying "now-somewhat forgotten 60s band, The Rolling Stones". Steely Dan is one of the very most highly respected rock bands in history.
That's a little like saying "now-somewhat forgotten 60s band, The Rolling Stones". Steely Dan is one of the very most highly respected rock bands in history.
They're hard to place, that is certain. But you are completely right, their melodic and harmonic content (and famously their anal-retentive perfectionism) was far, far beyond anything else. There's a reason they're held in such high regard in the industry.
Steel Dan's last live tour was 1974.
Rolling Stones wrapped up a 3-year tour last year.
I'll forego arguments about original line-ups, solo performances, etc.
But fine. Obscure 60s band, The Beatles.