Steve Gadd

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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Steve Gadd is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Legends – Live At Montreux (1997), One Trick Pony (1980), Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 (2010), Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions (2021), Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall (2015), Eric Clapton - Planes, Trains and Eric (2014), Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival (2004), Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park (1982). The recorded credits span 1980 to 2021, including 25 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.