Steve Gadd
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
Known For(23 works)
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
2010Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
2010
Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall
2015Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall
2015
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019
2020Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019
2020
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
2004Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
2004
Eric Clapton & Friends in Concert
1999Eric Clapton & Friends in Concert
1999
Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park
2001Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park
2001
Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park
1982Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park
1982
One Trick Pony
1980One Trick Pony
1980
Paul Simon's Concert in the Park
1991Paul Simon's Concert in the Park
1991
Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J
2004Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J
2004
Eric Clapton - Planes, Trains and Eric
2014Eric Clapton - Planes, Trains and Eric
2014
Legends – Live At Montreux
1997Legends – Live At Montreux
1997
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
2001Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
2001
Paul Simon: You're The One
2000Paul Simon: You're The One
2000
Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions
2021Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions
2021
Eric Clapton and Friends
2003Eric Clapton and Friends
2003
David Sanborn & Friends - The Super Session II
1999David Sanborn & Friends - The Super Session II
1999
James Taylor | Austin City Limits Festival
2015James Taylor | Austin City Limits Festival
2015
Steve Gadd – American Drummers Achievement Awards
Steve Gadd – American Drummers Achievement Awards
Grover Washington Jr. | Live from Philadelphia
1981Grover Washington Jr. | Live from Philadelphia
1981
Eric Clapton Live at Budokan, Tokyo
2001Eric Clapton Live at Budokan, Tokyo
2001
Drummers Collective 25th Anniversary Celebration
2002Drummers Collective 25th Anniversary Celebration
2002
Chick Corea & Three Quartets Band -Rendezvous In New York
2005Chick Corea & Three Quartets Band -Rendezvous In New York
2005