Steve Gadd
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1945-04-09 (80 years old)
Place of Birth
Rochester, New York, USA
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
Acting
(2021)
Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions
as Self - Drums
(2020)
(2015)
(2015)
James Taylor | Austin City Limits Festival
as Self - Drums
(2014)
(2010)
(2005)
(2004)
(2004)
(2003)
Steve Gadd: In Session
as Himself
(2003)
Eric Clapton and Friends
as Self
(2002)
(2001)
Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park
as Himself - Drums
(2001)
Eric Clapton Live at Budokan, Tokyo
as Himself - Drums
(2001)
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
as Self - Drums
(2000)
Paul Simon: You're The One
as Self - Drums
(1999)
(1999)
(1997)
Legends – Live At Montreux
as Self
(1997)
(1991)
Paul Simon's Concert in the Park
as Self - Drums
(1982)
(1981)
Grover Washington Jr. - In Concert
as Himself
(1980)
One Trick Pony
as Danny Duggin