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Major Garrett says Steely Dan isn't "Yacht Rock"

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Major Garrett has publicly criticized Merriam-Webster’s decision to cite Steely Dan as an example of "Yacht Rock" in its latest dictionary definition. Garrett argues that the classification disregards the band's musical and lyrical originality, calling the inclusion a "travesty of justice."

Major Garrett has a hostile issue with Merrian-Webster's new definition of "Yacht Rock," which noted Steely Dan as an example of the genre. "Including Steely Dan is a travesty of justice and an affont to its musical, lyrical and stylistic originality," Major says.

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