Steve Gadd
Date of birth: 1945-04-09
Place of birth: Rochester, New York, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Stephen Kendall Gadd, Stephen Victor 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
Movie Credits
Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park
1982-02-21
The Concert in Central Park is a live album by Simon & Garfunkel. On September 19, 1981 the folk-roc
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
2001-08-17
Clapton, live from Los Angeles' Staples Center on August 18, 2002, part of the sold-out worldwide to
Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park
2001-11-20
Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton is filmed performing live in one of the most beautiful parks in his
Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions
2021-11-12
The project was initiated as the result of the forced cancellation of Eric’s concerts scheduled for
Paul Simon: You're The One
2000-10-30
Recorded live at Theatre de l'Olympia, Paris October 30-31, 2000 Tracklisting: 1. That's Where I B
Eric Clapton and Friends
2003-01-01
In 2001, Boková was approached by musician Eric Clapton to direct a music video, but ended up filmin
The Gadd Gang Live
Steve Gadd: In Session
2003-01-27
90+ minutes of incredible music and dialogue by Steve Gadd with Will Lee, Eddie Gomez, the late Rich
Steve Gadd & Giovanni Hidalgo - Live at the Modern Drummer 10th Anniversary Festival Weekend
1997-06-01
A live performance from legendary percussionists Steve Gadd and Giovanni Hidalgo at the 1997 Modern
Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall
2015-09-14
2015 was a year of landmark events for Eric Clapton. He turned 70 in March and then in May he perfor
One Trick Pony
1980-10-03
An aging rock star trying to put together a new album in the face of an indifferent record label and
Eric Clapton Live at Budokan, Tokyo
2001-04-12
Eric Clapton recorded live at the Budokan in Tokyo, December 4th 2001; performing his best tracks an
David Sanborn & Friends - The Super Session II
1999-01-01
Chick Corea & Three Quartets Band -Rendezvous In New York
2005-09-20
James Taylor | Austin City Limits Festival
2015-11-14
Iconic singer-songwriter James Taylor performs beloved classics and selections from his chart-toppin
Steve Gadd – American Drummers Achievement Awards
In recognition of Steve Gadd's incredible impact on the art of drumming and music, Zildjian presente
Eric Clapton & Friends in Concert
1999-10-26
In Concert: A Benefit for the Crossroads Centre at Antigua is a live concert film featuring performa
Paul Simon's Concert in the Park
1991-08-15
The singer's free concert in New York City when he performed songs from his albums Graceland and Rhy
Grover Washington Jr. - In Concert
1981-01-01
Multi Grammy Award-Winner Grover Washington, Jr. blends the best of jazz fusion, R&B, blues, funk, p
Drummers Collective 25th Anniversary Celebration
2002-11-24
On Sunday, November 24, 2002, Drummers Collective, the world`s premier drum school, celebrated its 2
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
2004-06-03
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004 Recorded Live at the Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas Cap
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
2010-06-26
Often credited as being one of the all-time greatest guitarists, and known amongst his peers as one
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019
2020-11-20
“Crossroads Guitar Festival” 2019 live video hosted by Eric Clapton will appear in Blu-ray including
Legends – Live At Montreux
1997-01-01
Legends is one of the most musically accomplished groups of all time. With Eric Clapton on guitar, J
Eric Clapton - Planes, Trains and Eric
2014-10-31
“Planes, Trains And Eric” follows Eric Clapton and his band on the Far and Middle Eastern leg of his
Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J
2004-12-07
Live, intimate, and raw, Sessions For Robert J is the essential audio/video companion to Eric Clapto