Steve Gadd | |
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![]() Gadd at Bodø Jazz Open, 2014 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Stephen Kendall Gadd |
Born | Irondequoit, New York, U.S. | April 9, 1945
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Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion |
Years active | 1968–present |
Website | drstevegadd |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
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Years of service | 1968–1971 |
Unit | U.S. Army Field Band |
Stephen Kendall Gadd (born April 9, 1945[1]) 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.[2] Gadd's performances on Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" (1976) and "Late in the Evening", Herbie Mann's "Hi-jack" (1975)[3] and Steely Dan's "Aja" (1977) are examples of his style. He has worked with other popular musicians from many genres including Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, Chick Corea, Chuck Mangione, Eric Clapton and Michel Petrucciani.