One of the people who were instrumental in the return of Steely Dan in 2000, was a drummer named Ricky Lawson.
He played with the band on the video known as Steely Dan: An In The Spotlight Special and during the tour that same year. Though he was out of the band by the year 2003, he put his mark on some of their songs and is remembered by fans, to this day.
We had heard the news of his falling ill a few weeks ago and shortly thereafter, he was reported as brain dead. So the news wasn't good, in the way of him having a full recovery. In the midst of Christmas week, the news came out that he finally died on Monday December 23rd.
You can read the official obituary HERE.
In his honor, I give you Ricky Lawson playing Pretzel Logic.
RIP Ricky.
