Major Garrett says Steely Dan isn't "Yacht Rock"
Summary
Major Garrett, a CBS News reporter, disagreed with Merriam-Webster’s new definition of "Yacht Rock," which included the band Steely Dan as an example. Garrett said that calling Steely Dan "Yacht Rock" does not match their unique music style and lyrics.Key Facts
- Merriam-Webster recently updated its definition of "Yacht Rock."
- The update listed Steely Dan as an example of the "Yacht Rock" music genre.
- Major Garrett publicly disagreed with this definition.
- Garrett said including Steely Dan was unfair to the band’s originality.
- "Yacht Rock" is a style of smooth, soft rock music from the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- The disagreement highlights differences in how people categorize music styles.
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