Overview
Steve Gadd
Known For
Eric Clapton - Planes, Trains and Eric
“Planes, Trains And Eric” follows Eric Clapton and his band...
Drummers Collective 25th Anniversary Celebration
On Sunday, November 24, 2002, Drummers Collective, the world`s premier...
Steve Gadd & Giovanni Hidalgo - Live at the Modern Drummer 10th Anniversary Festival Weekend
A live performance from legendary percussionists Steve Gadd and Giovanni...
Biography
Stephen Kendall Gadd (born April 9, 1945) is an American drummer, percussionist, and session musician. Gadd is one of the best-known and highly regarded session and studio drummers in the industry, recognized by his induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1984. Gadd's performances on Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" and "Late in the Evening" and Steely Dan's "Aja" are examples of his style. He has worked with other popular musicians from many genres including Simon & Garfunkel, Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Harry Chapin, Joe Cocker, Bonnie Raitt, Grover Washington Jr., Michael Brecker, Chick Corea, Lee Ritenour, Paul Desmond, Kate Bush, Chet Baker, Al Di Meola, Chuck Mangione, Kenny Loggins, Eric Clapton, Pino Daniele, Michel Petrucciani, and Toshiki Kadomatsu. Photo by Mike Park