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
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park
as Musician
1982
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
as Self - Drums
2001
Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park
as Himself - Drums
2001
Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions
as Self - Drums
2021
Paul Simon: You're The One
as Self - Drums
2000
Eric Clapton and Friends
as Self
2003
The Gadd Gang Live
TBA
Steve Gadd: In Session
as Himself
2003
Steve Gadd & Giovanni Hidalgo - Live at the Modern Drummer 10th Anniversary Festival Weekend
as Steve Gadd
1997
Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall
as Drums
2015
One Trick Pony
as Danny Duggin
1980
Eric Clapton Live at Budokan, Tokyo
as Himself - Drums
2001
David Sanborn & Friends - The Super Session II
1999
Chick Corea & Three Quartets Band -Rendezvous In New York
as Batteria
2005
James Taylor | Austin City Limits Festival
as Self - Drums
2015
Steve Gadd – American Drummers Achievement Awards
TBA
Eric Clapton & Friends in Concert
as Self
1999
Paul Simon's Concert in the Park
as Self - Drums
1991
Grover Washington Jr. | Live from Philadelphia
as Self
1981
Drummers Collective 25th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
2002