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

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Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions

2021 ⭐ 9.2

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Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019

2020 ⭐ 9.0

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Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall

2015 ⭐ 6.6

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Eric Clapton - Planes, Trains and Eric

2014 ⭐ 6.8

Career timeline

2021

Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions Notable

Self - Drums · 2021

⭐ 9.2

2020

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019 Notable

Self · 2020

⭐ 9.0

2015

James Taylor | Austin City Limits Festival

Self - Drums · 2015

Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall

Drums · 2015

⭐ 6.6

2014

Eric Clapton - Planes, Trains and Eric

Self · 2014

⭐ 6.8

2010

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 Notable

Self · 2010

⭐ 8.3

2005

Chick Corea & Three Quartets Band -Rendezvous In New York

Batteria · 2005

⭐ 6.0

2004

Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J Notable

Self · 2004

⭐ 7.7

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival Notable

Self · 2004

⭐ 8.4

2003

Eric Clapton and Friends Notable

Self · 2003

⭐ 8.0

2002

Drummers Collective 25th Anniversary Celebration

Self · 2002

2001

Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park

Himself - Drums · 2001

⭐ 6.4

Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider Notable

Self - Drums · 2001

⭐ 7.4

Eric Clapton Live at Budokan, Tokyo Notable

Himself - Drums · 2001

⭐ 10.0

2000

Paul Simon: You're The One

Self - Drums · 2000

⭐ 4.2

1999

Eric Clapton & Friends in Concert Notable

Self · 1999

⭐ 8.3

David Sanborn & Friends - The Super Session II

1999

1997

Legends – Live At Montreux

Self · 1997

⭐ 6.9

1991

Paul Simon's Concert in the Park Notable

Self - Drums · 1991

⭐ 7.0

1982

Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park Notable

Musician · 1982

⭐ 8.0

1981

Grover Washington Jr. | Live from Philadelphia

Self · 1981

1980

One Trick Pony

Danny Duggin · 1980

⭐ 5.5

Frequently appears with

Eric Clapton

Self - Guitars and Vocals

Chris Stainton

Self - Keyboards

Nathan East

Self - Bass and Vocals

Melia Clapton

Self - The lady in the ba

Sonny Landreth

Self

Keb' Mo'

Self

Bonnie Raitt

Self

Citizen Cope

Self

Full filmography

HD

Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions

2021 ⭐ 9.2

HD

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019

2020 ⭐ 9.0

HD

James Taylor | Austin City Limits Festival

2015

HD

Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall

2015 ⭐ 6.6

HD

Eric Clapton - Planes, Trains and Eric

2014 ⭐ 6.8

HD

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

2010 ⭐ 8.3

HD

Chick Corea & Three Quartets Band -Rendezvous In New York

2005 ⭐ 6.0

HD

Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J

2004 ⭐ 7.7

HD

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival

2004 ⭐ 8.4

HD

Eric Clapton and Friends

2003 ⭐ 8.0

HD

Drummers Collective 25th Anniversary Celebration

2002

HD

Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park

2001 ⭐ 6.4

HD

Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider

2001 ⭐ 7.4

HD

Eric Clapton Live at Budokan, Tokyo

2001 ⭐ 10.0

HD

Paul Simon: You're The One

2000 ⭐ 4.2

HD

Eric Clapton & Friends in Concert

1999 ⭐ 8.3

HD

David Sanborn & Friends - The Super Session II

1999

HD

Legends – Live At Montreux

1997 ⭐ 6.9

HD

Paul Simon's Concert in the Park

1991 ⭐ 7.0

HD

Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park

1982 ⭐ 8.0