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James Gadson

1939–presentUnited States1950s1970s2000s2020s1960s2010s

About James Gadson

James Edward Gadson (June 17, 1939 – April 2026) was an American drummer and session musician. Beginning his career in the late 1960s, Gadson became one of the most-recorded drummers in the history of R&B.

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Formed

1939

Origin

United States

James Gadson by Type

SoloAcousticStudioRareLiveTourInterviewTV AppearanceClinicHome RecordingLesson

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Thumbnail for John Handy - Hard Work by Rhythm section, Composer, R.E.M., Jazz improvisation, Rhythm and blues, James Gadson, blue's cl, Y&T, Dalla6:55

John Handy - Hard Work

Rhythm section, Composer, R.E.M., Jazz improvisation, Rhythm and blues, James Gadson, blue's cl, Y&T, Dalla

1950sSoloAcoustic
Thumbnail for Undisputed Truth - I'm A Fool For You by J.O.E., Johnny Griffith, Bob Babbitt, Paul Warren, James Gadson, James Jamerson, The Undisputed Truth, Joe Messina, Eddie Willis, Robert White, Jack Ashford, Mark Davis, Richard Allen3:01

Undisputed Truth - I'm A Fool For You

J.O.E., Johnny Griffith, Bob Babbitt, Paul Warren, James Gadson, James Jamerson, The Undisputed Truth, Joe Messina, Eddie Willis, Robert White, Jack Ashford, Mark Davis, Richard Allen

Rare

Interview7 clips

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  • Thumbnail for Writing Grooves For Bill Withers - James Gadson by James Gadson0:40

    Writing Grooves For Bill Withers - James Gadson

    James Gadson

    InterviewLive
  • Thumbnail for James Gadson | Legendary Motown Drummer | Home Studio Interview by James Gadson15:43

    James Gadson | Legendary Motown Drummer | Home Studio Interview

    James Gadson

    2020sInterviewStudio
  • Thumbnail for The James Gadson Interview Set III by James Gadson58:04

    The James Gadson Interview Set III

    James Gadson

    Interview
  • Thumbnail for James Gadson Talks "Funky" Drumming with Zigaboo Modeliste, Jim Keltner, and Jonathan Moffett by James Gadson4:47

    James Gadson Talks "Funky" Drumming with Zigaboo Modeliste, Jim Keltner, and Jonathan Moffett

    James Gadson

    InterviewClinic

Rare2 clips

  • Thumbnail for Undisputed Truth - I'm A Fool For You by J.O.E., Johnny Griffith, Bob Babbitt, Paul Warren, James Gadson, James Jamerson, The Undisputed Truth, Joe Messina, Eddie Willis, Robert White, Jack Ashford, Mark Davis, Richard Allen3:01

    Undisputed Truth - I'm A Fool For You

    J.O.E., Johnny Griffith, Bob Babbitt, Paul Warren, James Gadson, James Jamerson, The Undisputed Truth, Joe Messina, Eddie Willis, Robert White, Jack Ashford, Mark Davis, Richard Allen

    Rare
  • Thumbnail for Brass Fever ‎– Dancing Machine ℗ 1976 by James Gadson5:58

    Brass Fever ‎– Dancing Machine ℗ 1976

    James Gadson

    1970sRare

Tour2 clips

  • Thumbnail for JAMES GADSON - Drummer Part 2 of 2 by James Gadson14:38

    JAMES GADSON - Drummer Part 2 of 2

    James Gadson

    Tour
  • Thumbnail for JAMES GADSON - Drummer Part 1 of 2 by James Gadson13:35

    JAMES GADSON - Drummer Part 1 of 2

    James Gadson

    Tour

TV Appearance2 clips

  • Thumbnail for James Gadson Interview by James Gadson42:46

    James Gadson Interview

    James Gadson

    2000sTV AppearanceInterview
  • Thumbnail for Dr. Nadia Azar with James Gadson on Our Drumming Injuries Series by James Gadson3:43

    Dr. Nadia Azar with James Gadson on Our Drumming Injuries Series

    James Gadson

    TV Appearance

Lesson2 clips

  • Thumbnail for THE BLUEPRINT -James Gadson by James Gadson44:17

    THE BLUEPRINT -James Gadson

    James Gadson

    1960sLessonStudio
  • Thumbnail for Drum Lesson Book 2014 | Leading Hand Accents | Drum Fill Exercise by danzi, J.O.E., Mickey Hart, Eddy, John Bonham, Ginger Baker, Steven Adler, Dave Abbruzzese, Tommy Aldridge, R.E.M., Vinny Appice, Gavin Harrison, Ratt, Dave Grohl, Jimmy DeGrasso, Daniel Adair, Michael Bland, Ferron, Vinnie Colaiuta, Vinnie Colaiut, Vinni, Giovanni Hidalgo, Sonny Emory, Vinnie, Stew, Mike Clark, Jeremy Hummel, Matt Chamberlain, Phil Collins, Mick Fleetwood, Don Henley, Tim Alexander, Burns, Steve Jordan, Taylor Hawkins, Carter Beauford, James Gadson, Ron Gorden, Kenny Clarke, John Guerin, Vinnie C, Joey Castillo, John Densmore, Vinnie Colai, Jimmy Chamberlin, Matt Cameron, steve gadd, Sly Dunbar, Travis, Mel Gaynor, Tré Cool, Jeff Hamilton, Vinnie Cola, Paul Bostaph, Vinnie Col, danzig, Deen Castronovo, Gorden Campbell, Carmine Appice, Vinnie Co, Ronald Bruner, Jr., Stewart Copeland, Cher, Josh Freese, John Dolmayan, Y&T, Vinnie Colaiu, Mick Avory0:57

    Drum Lesson Book 2014 | Leading Hand Accents | Drum Fill Exercise

    danzi, J.O.E., Mickey Hart, Eddy, John Bonham, Ginger Baker, Steven Adler, Dave Abbruzzese, Tommy Aldridge, R.E.M., Vinny Appice, Gavin Harrison, Ratt, Dave Grohl, Jimmy DeGrasso, Daniel Adair, Michael Bland, Ferron, Vinnie Colaiuta, Vinnie Colaiut, Vinni, Giovanni Hidalgo, Sonny Emory, Vinnie, Stew, Mike Clark, Jeremy Hummel, Matt Chamberlain, Phil Collins, Mick Fleetwood, Don Henley, Tim Alexander, Burns, Steve Jordan, Taylor Hawkins, Carter Beauford, James Gadson, Ron Gorden, Kenny Clarke, John Guerin, Vinnie C, Joey Castillo, John Densmore, Vinnie Colai, Jimmy Chamberlin, Matt Cameron, steve gadd, Sly Dunbar, Travis, Mel Gaynor, Tré Cool, Jeff Hamilton, Vinnie Cola, Paul Bostaph, Vinnie Col, danzig, Deen Castronovo, Gorden Campbell, Carmine Appice, Vinnie Co, Ronald Bruner, Jr., Stewart Copeland, Cher, Josh Freese, John Dolmayan, Y&T, Vinnie Colaiu, Mick Avory

    2010sLessonRare

Live2 clips

  • Thumbnail for Every Breath You Take - The Police - FUNK cover ft. Sarah Dugas + James Gadson by James Gadson3:39

    Every Breath You Take - The Police - FUNK cover ft. Sarah Dugas + James Gadson

    James Gadson

    Live
  • Thumbnail for DRUM SHORTS: James Gadson has that groove that makes you wanna MOVE! 🔥 🔥 🔥 by James Gadson0:38

    DRUM SHORTS: James Gadson has that groove that makes you wanna MOVE! 🔥 🔥 🔥

    James Gadson

    1970sLive

More Clips7 clips

  • Thumbnail for John Handy - Hard Work by Rhythm section, Composer, R.E.M., Jazz improvisation, Rhythm and blues, James Gadson, blue's cl, Y&T, Dalla6:55

    John Handy - Hard Work

    Rhythm section, Composer, R.E.M., Jazz improvisation, Rhythm and blues, James Gadson, blue's cl, Y&T, Dalla

    1950sSoloAcoustic
  • Thumbnail for SNARE - Episode Three featuring James Gadson (Bill Withers, Gloria Gaynor, Beck) at Studio 606 by James Gadson11:47

    SNARE - Episode Three featuring James Gadson (Bill Withers, Gloria Gaynor, Beck) at Studio 606

    James Gadson

    Studio
  • Thumbnail for Let’s talk about James Gadson.#drums #jamesgadson #musician #drummer by James Gadson2:29

    Let’s talk about James Gadson.#drums #jamesgadson #musician #drummer

    James Gadson

  • Thumbnail for James Gadson from his Funk/R&B Drumming tape by James Gadson13:48

    James Gadson from his Funk/R&B Drumming tape

    James Gadson

  • Thumbnail for Bill Withers - Kissing My Love drum cover by James Gadson3:57

    Bill Withers - Kissing My Love drum cover

    James Gadson

    1960s
  • Thumbnail for James Gadson: DETROIT MOTOWN GROOVE by James Gadson0:38

    James Gadson: DETROIT MOTOWN GROOVE

    James Gadson

  • Thumbnail for James Gadson: The Breakbeat Architect | Funk, Soul & Groove Legend on Soul Train by James Gadson0:22

    James Gadson: The Breakbeat Architect | Funk, Soul & Groove Legend on Soul Train

    James Gadson

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