Steve Gadd
Born: 1945-04-09 in Rochester, New York, USA
Known For: Acting
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
Filmography
2025
- Little Shrew (Snowflake) ... (Music)
2021
- Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions as Self - Drums
2020
2015
- James Taylor | Austin City Limits Festival as Self - Drums
- Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall as Drums
2014
2010
2005
2004
2003
- Eric Clapton and Friends as Self
- Steve Gadd: In Session as Himself
2002
2001
- Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider as Self - Drums
- Eric Clapton Live at Budokan, Tokyo as Himself - Drums
- Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park as Himself - Drums
2000
- Paul Simon: You're The One as Self - Drums
1997
1991
- Paul Simon's Concert in the Park as Self - Drums
1982
- Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park as Musician
1981
- Grover Washington Jr. - In Concert as Himself
1980
- One Trick Pony as Danny Duggin