Denny Dias Interview

In this interview, we sit down with Steely Dan&original guitarist, Denny Dias, to discuss his iconic guitar solos that helped define band&sound. We dive into memorable solos on classics like "Do it Again", "Bodhisattva", "Green Earrings" and legendary title track "Aja". Dias shares behind-scenes stories and insights into his unique approach to guitar playing. Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Early Career 03:09 - Formation of Steely Dan 04:58 - First Entries 07:48 - Solo "Do It Again" 11:51 - Equipment & Studio 13:52 - Success of Song 16:23 - Participation in Recording & Mixing 18:09 - Vocal & Automation 19:55 - Favorite Songs 22:09 - Mixing at Home 23:42 - Guitar Lessons 27:09 - Standards Training & Music Theory 29:02 - Recording Tracks 37:40 - Working with Jeff Baxter 38:44 - Band Breakup & Studio Work 41:41 - Atmosphere in Studio 42:10 - Recording & Preparation for Performances 42:52 - Musical Career 43:46 - Changes in Music Industry 44:12 - Transition to Programming 45:06 - Analog vs Digital 47:29 - Technology Development 48:41 - Conclusion Playlist: | #InStudio Original video: