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.
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Filmography
all 23
Movies 22
self 14
TV Shows 1
Eric Clapton - The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions (2021)
James Taylor - Austin City Limits Festival (2015)
Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall (2015)
The Art of Drumming (2014)
Chick Corea & Three Quartets Band -Rendezvous In New York (2005)
Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J (2004)
Steve Gadd: In Session (2003)
Eric Clapton and Friends (2003)
Drummers Collective 25th Anniversary Celebration (2002)
Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park (2001)
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider (2001)
Eric Clapton Live at Budokan, Tokyo (2001)
Paul Simon: You're The One (2000)
Eric Clapton & Friends in Concert (1999)
David Sanborn & Friends - The Super Session II (1999)
Steve Gadd & Giovanni Hidalgo - Live at the Modern Drummer 10th Anniversary Festival Weekend (1997)
Paul Simon: Paul Simon's Concert in the Park (1991)
Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park (1982)
Paul Simon in Concert (1981)
Grover Washington Jr. - In Concert (1981)
One Trick Pony (1980)
The Gadd Gang Live
Steve Gadd – American Drummers Achievement Awards
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GenderMale
Birthday1945-04-09 (79 years old)
Birth NameStephen Kendall Gadd
Birth PlaceRochester, New York, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsStephen Kendall Gadd
Awardshonorary doctor of the Eastman School of Music
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