Breaking from a hugely successful band and starting a solo career is difficult at best. But, many have successfully made the transition from a pivotal member of a superstar band to an accomplished individual artist. Donald Fagen is just such a musician.

Co-founder of the hugely popular band Steely Dan, Fagen spent much of the 1970s focusing his energy on writing and performing songs for the pop-jazz band. Instead of trying to compete with his former success with Steely Dan, Fagen simply continued with the sound he’d made famous. His debut album, “The Nightfly,” was released in 1982, which earned plenty of critical acclaim, but afterward Fagen stalled, his creative energy tapped. The drought continued for years, during which time he filled his time writing for Premiere Magazine. Finally, in 1993, he hit the recording studio again, which resulted in the album, “Kamakiriad.”

Despite the warm reception “Kamakiriad” received, Fagen’s attention turned back to Steely Dan as the band reunited for a short period. Steely Dan released several new albums, among them “Two Against Nature” in 2000 and “Everything Must Go” in 2003.

Following the release of “Everything Must Go,” Fagen again headed into the recording studio to lay tracks for his third solo album. He started recording in 2004, which culminated in the 2006 release of “Morph the Cat,” which received plenty of critical acclaim and introduced Fagen to a new generation of music fans.

To promote his latest album, Fagen hit the road, crisscrossing the country and performing in front of longtime fans. Securing Donald Fagen concert tickets became a challenge, as fans gobbled them up as soon as the tickets went on sale.

Whether he’s performing with the world-renowned band he helped found or on his own, Fagen promises his fans one thing: great music every time.