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

Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park

as Musician

One Trick Pony

as Danny Duggin

Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall

as Drums

Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider

as Self - Drums

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

as Self

Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park

as Himself - Drums

Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions

as Self - Drums

Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J

as Self

Legends – Live At Montreux

as Self

Eric Clapton - Planes, Trains and Eric

as Self