Steve Gadd
Known for ActingBorn 1945-04-09Rochester, New York, USA
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.
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Known for
One Trick Pony
1980 · as Danny Duggin
Paul Simon: You're The One
2000 · as Self - Drums
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
2010 · as Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019
2020 · as Self
Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall
2015 · as Drums
Legends – Live At Montreux
1997 · as Self
Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park
2001 · as Himself - Drums
Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions
2021 · as Self - Drums
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
2004 · as Self
Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park
1982 · as Musician
Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J
2004 · as Self
Eric Clapton and Friends
2003 · as Self
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
2001 · as Self - Drums
Grover Washington Jr. | Live from Philadelphia
1981 · as Self
The Gadd Gang Live
Eric Clapton Live at Budokan, Tokyo
2001 · as Himself - Drums
David Sanborn & Friends - The Super Session II
1999
Steve Gadd: In Session
2003 · as Himself