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.
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Filmography
all 23
Movies 22
self 14
TV Shows 1
Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J (2004)
Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park (2001)
Eric Clapton Live at Budokan, Tokyo (2001)
Paul Simon in Concert (1981)
One Trick Pony (1980)
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GenderMale
Birthday1945-04-09 (79 years old)
Birth NameStephen Kendall Gadd
Birth PlaceRochester, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsStephen Kendall Gadd
Awardshonorary doctor of the Eastman School of Music
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