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steve gadd

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About steve gadd

Stephen Kendall Gadd (born April 9, 1945) is an American drummer and session musician. Gadd is one of the best-known and most 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" (1976) and "Late in the Evening" (1980), Herbie Mann's "Hi-jack" (1975) and Steely Dan's "Aja" (1977) are examples of his style. He has worked with other popular musicians from many genres including Van McCoy, Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, Chick Corea, Chuck Mangione, Randy Crawford, Eric Clapton, Michel Petrucciani, Paul McCartney, and David Gilmour.

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Formed

1945

Origin

United States

Discography

Gadd About (1984)

The Best Of Steve Gadd (1988)

The Boys From Rochester (1989)

Together Forever (1994)

Trio in Tokyo (1999)

Legends Live at Montreux 1997 (2005)

Super Trio (2006)

Double Exposure (2007)

Continental Talk (2009)

Mikarimba! (2010)

Live at Voce (2010)

Live (2012)

Quartette Humaine (2013)

Sir, (2019)

Live at Blue Note Tokyo (2019)

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Bass solo & great drum breakdown from Charles Ruggiero Quartet

steve gadd, Concert, Chuck Mangione

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Thumbnail for Opening moments from Charles Ruggiero quartet by steve gadd, Concert, Chuck Mangione0:46

Opening moments from Charles Ruggiero quartet

steve gadd, Concert, Chuck Mangione

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  • Thumbnail for Opening moments from Charles Ruggiero quartet by steve gadd, Concert, Chuck Mangione0:46

    Opening moments from Charles Ruggiero quartet

    steve gadd, Concert, Chuck Mangione

    1990sRareLive
  • Thumbnail for Steve Gadd,Eddie Gomez,David Matthews a.o. by L.A.B., T.O.K., steve gadd10:38

    Steve Gadd,Eddie Gomez,David Matthews a.o.

    L.A.B., T.O.K., steve gadd

    1980sRareLive
  • Thumbnail for Meet Me In The Deerpark ♫ Michael Franks Ft. Earnie Watts by J.O.E., L.A.B., Patti LaBelle, T.O.K., Ringo Starr, Lyle Lovett, Patti Page, steve gadd, NME, Patti Austin, Labelle, Concert, The Jazz Singer, Diego, Songwriter, Miles Davis6:04

    Meet Me In The Deerpark ♫ Michael Franks Ft. Earnie Watts

    J.O.E., L.A.B., Patti LaBelle, T.O.K., Ringo Starr, Lyle Lovett, Patti Page, steve gadd, NME, Patti Austin, Labelle, Concert, The Jazz Singer, Diego, Songwriter, Miles Davis

    1970sRare
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    Steve Gadd About Time

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  • Thumbnail for Bass solo & great drum breakdown from Charles Ruggiero Quartet by steve gadd, Concert, Chuck Mangione0:52

    Bass solo & great drum breakdown from Charles Ruggiero Quartet

    steve gadd, Concert, Chuck Mangione

    1990sSoloRare
  • Thumbnail for Best Drum Lesson | Halftime Dubstep Drumming Pattern by Jason Cooper, Cozy Powell, J.O.E., Mickey Hart, Mike Bordin, Les Binks, John Bonham, Ginger Baker, Nick Mason, Steven Adler, Clive Burr, Dave Abbruzzese, Bobby Blotzer, Rob Bourdon, Tommy Aldridge, Vinnie Paul, Vinny Appice, Gavin Harrison, L.A.B., Head, Ian Paice, Topper Headon, Chad Smith, Nicholas Barker, Dave Grohl, Mitch Mitchell, Pete Best, Daniel Adair, Michael Bland, Eric Singer, Kram, Carl Palmer, Gerry Conway, Nicko McBrain, Vinnie Colaiuta, Vinnie Colaiut, Vinni, Vinnie, Rick Allen, Carlton Barrett, Stew, NWA, RZA, Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, Joey Kramer, Paul Cook, Roger Taylor, Phil Collins, Jim Keltner, Brendan Canty, Mick Fleetwood, Tim Alexander, Tommy Lee, Steve Jordan, Taylor Hawkins, Carter Beauford, Luke, Chuck Comeau, Vinnie C, Ted Nugent, Mick Brown, Joey Castillo, Stephen Perkins, Randy Castillo, Vinnie Colai, Jimmy Chamberlin, Jet Black, Phil Rudd, Ron Bushy, Morgan Rose, Matt Cameron, steve gadd, Chuck Burgi, Simon Phillips, Denny Carmassi, Travis, Tré Cool, Keith Moon, Vinnie Cola, Ian Brown, Paul Bostaph, Tony Williams, Vinnie Col, Deen Castronovo, Clive Bunker, Van Halen, Carmine Appice, Igor Cavalera, Vinnie Co, Chad Butler, Stewart Copeland, Josh Freese, Scott Columbus, Vinnie Colaiu, Mick Avory, Budgie1:07

    Best Drum Lesson | Halftime Dubstep Drumming Pattern

    Jason Cooper, Cozy Powell, J.O.E., Mickey Hart, Mike Bordin, Les Binks, John Bonham, Ginger Baker, Nick Mason, Steven Adler, Clive Burr, Dave Abbruzzese, Bobby Blotzer, Rob Bourdon, Tommy Aldridge, Vinnie Paul, Vinny Appice, Gavin Harrison, L.A.B., Head, Ian Paice, Topper Headon, Chad Smith, Nicholas Barker, Dave Grohl, Mitch Mitchell, Pete Best, Daniel Adair, Michael Bland, Eric Singer, Kram, Carl Palmer, Gerry Conway, Nicko McBrain, Vinnie Colaiuta, Vinnie Colaiut, Vinni, Vinnie, Rick Allen, Carlton Barrett, Stew, NWA, RZA, Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, Joey Kramer, Paul Cook, Roger Taylor, Phil Collins, Jim Keltner, Brendan Canty, Mick Fleetwood, Tim Alexander, Tommy Lee, Steve Jordan, Taylor Hawkins, Carter Beauford, Luke, Chuck Comeau, Vinnie C, Ted Nugent, Mick Brown, Joey Castillo, Stephen Perkins, Randy Castillo, Vinnie Colai, Jimmy Chamberlin, Jet Black, Phil Rudd, Ron Bushy, Morgan Rose, Matt Cameron, steve gadd, Chuck Burgi, Simon Phillips, Denny Carmassi, Travis, Tré Cool, Keith Moon, Vinnie Cola, Ian Brown, Paul Bostaph, Tony Williams, Vinnie Col, Deen Castronovo, Clive Bunker, Van Halen, Carmine Appice, Igor Cavalera, Vinnie Co, Chad Butler, Stewart Copeland, Josh Freese, Scott Columbus, Vinnie Colaiu, Mick Avory, Budgie

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  • Thumbnail for ★ Drum Solo HD ★ - (Panasonic HX-DC3 camera mic) by Cozy Powell, J.O.E., Mickey Hart, Mike Bordin, Les Binks, John Bonham, Ginger Baker, Nick Mason, Steven Adler, Clive Burr, Dave Abbruzzese, Bobby Blotzer, Rob Bourdon, Tommy Aldridge, Vinnie Paul, Vinny Appice, Gavin Harrison, L.A.B., Head, Ian Paice, Topper Headon, Chad Smith, Nicholas Barker, Dave Grohl, Mitch Mitchell, Pete Best, Daniel Adair, Michael Bland, Eric Singer, Kram, Carl Palmer, Nicko McBrain, Vinnie Colaiuta, Vinnie Colaiut, Vinni, Vinnie, Rick Allen, Carlton Barrett, Stew, RZA, Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, Joey Kramer, Roger Taylor, Phil Collins, Jim Keltner, Brendan Canty, Mick Fleetwood, Tim Alexander, Tommy Lee, Steve Jordan, Taylor Hawkins, Carter Beauford, Luke, Chuck Comeau, Vinnie C, Ted Nugent, Mick Brown, Joey Castillo, Stephen Perkins, Randy Castillo, Vinnie Colai, Jimmy Chamberlin, Jet Black, Phil Rudd, Ron Bushy, soo, Morgan Rose, Matt Cameron, steve gadd, Chuck Burgi, Simon Phillips, Denny Carmassi, Travis, Keith Moon, Vinnie Cola, Ian Brown, Paul Bostaph, Tony Williams, Vinnie Col, Deen Castronovo, Clive Bunker, Van Halen, Carmine Appice, Igor Cavalera, Vinnie Co, Chad Butler, Stewart Copeland, Josh Freese, Vinnie Colaiu, Mick Avory, Budgie9:28

    ★ Drum Solo HD ★ - (Panasonic HX-DC3 camera mic)

    Cozy Powell, J.O.E., Mickey Hart, Mike Bordin, Les Binks, John Bonham, Ginger Baker, Nick Mason, Steven Adler, Clive Burr, Dave Abbruzzese, Bobby Blotzer, Rob Bourdon, Tommy Aldridge, Vinnie Paul, Vinny Appice, Gavin Harrison, L.A.B., Head, Ian Paice, Topper Headon, Chad Smith, Nicholas Barker, Dave Grohl, Mitch Mitchell, Pete Best, Daniel Adair, Michael Bland, Eric Singer, Kram, Carl Palmer, Nicko McBrain, Vinnie Colaiuta, Vinnie Colaiut, Vinni, Vinnie, Rick Allen, Carlton Barrett, Stew, RZA, Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, Joey Kramer, Roger Taylor, Phil Collins, Jim Keltner, Brendan Canty, Mick Fleetwood, Tim Alexander, Tommy Lee, Steve Jordan, Taylor Hawkins, Carter Beauford, Luke, Chuck Comeau, Vinnie C, Ted Nugent, Mick Brown, Joey Castillo, Stephen Perkins, Randy Castillo, Vinnie Colai, Jimmy Chamberlin, Jet Black, Phil Rudd, Ron Bushy, soo, Morgan Rose, Matt Cameron, steve gadd, Chuck Burgi, Simon Phillips, Denny Carmassi, Travis, Keith Moon, Vinnie Cola, Ian Brown, Paul Bostaph, Tony Williams, Vinnie Col, Deen Castronovo, Clive Bunker, Van Halen, Carmine Appice, Igor Cavalera, Vinnie Co, Chad Butler, Stewart Copeland, Josh Freese, Vinnie Colaiu, Mick Avory, Budgie

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  • Thumbnail for David Gilmour - The Making of Luck and Strange by steve gadd18:14

    David Gilmour - The Making of Luck and Strange

    steve gadd

    2000sSoloRare

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    Chick Corea and Steve Gadd Band

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    2010sBackstageBehind the Scenes
  • Thumbnail for Steve Gadd & Luis Conte – Rehearsing a Drum/Percussion Break (Backstage Session) by steve gadd0:40

    Steve Gadd & Luis Conte – Rehearsing a Drum/Percussion Break (Backstage Session)

    steve gadd

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    See STEVE GADD Practise RUDIMENTS At HOME And BACKSTAGE… What a Mastery of Stick Control!

    steve gadd

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    Michael Keller - Why Steve Gadd was a big influence.

    steve gadd

    1960sBackstageBehind the Scenes

Clinic3 clips

  • Thumbnail for Q&A Treviso Italy-John Favicchia drum Clinic with Bruno Farinelli by J.O.E., Mickey Hart, Eddy, John Bonham, Ginger Baker, Nick Mason, Tommy Aldridge, R.E.M., Vinny Appice, Gavin Harrison, L.A.B., Ratt, Dave Grohl, Jimmy DeGrasso, Daniel Adair, Michael Bland, Kram, Nicko McBrain, Ferron, Vinnie Colaiuta, Vinnie Colaiut, Vinni, Giovanni Hidalgo, Sonny Emory, Vinnie, Stew, Mike Clark, Revis, Joey Kramer, Matt Chamberlain, Phil Collins, Jim Keltner, Mick Fleetwood, Tim Alexander, Tommy Lee, Burns, Steve Jordan, Taylor Hawkins, Carter Beauford, Kenny Clarke, John Guerin, Vinnie C, Dave Mattacks, Joey Castillo, John Densmore, Vinnie Colai, Jimmy Chamberlin, Dave Lombardo, Matt Cameron, steve gadd, NME, Travis, Mel Gaynor, Tré Cool, Jeff Hamilton, Vinnie Cola, Paul Bostaph, Vinnie Col, Shannon Larkin, Deen Castronovo, Gorden Campbell, Carmine Appice, Vinnie Co, Ronald Bruner, Jr., Stewart Copeland, Cher, Josh Freese, John Dolmayan, Connie Kay, Y&T, Vinnie Colaiu, Mick Avory2:39

    Q&A Treviso Italy-John Favicchia drum Clinic with Bruno Farinelli

    J.O.E., Mickey Hart, Eddy, John Bonham, Ginger Baker, Nick Mason, Tommy Aldridge, R.E.M., Vinny Appice, Gavin Harrison, L.A.B., Ratt, Dave Grohl, Jimmy DeGrasso, Daniel Adair, Michael Bland, Kram, Nicko McBrain, Ferron, Vinnie Colaiuta, Vinnie Colaiut, Vinni, Giovanni Hidalgo, Sonny Emory, Vinnie, Stew, Mike Clark, Revis, Joey Kramer, Matt Chamberlain, Phil Collins, Jim Keltner, Mick Fleetwood, Tim Alexander, Tommy Lee, Burns, Steve Jordan, Taylor Hawkins, Carter Beauford, Kenny Clarke, John Guerin, Vinnie C, Dave Mattacks, Joey Castillo, John Densmore, Vinnie Colai, Jimmy Chamberlin, Dave Lombardo, Matt Cameron, steve gadd, NME, Travis, Mel Gaynor, Tré Cool, Jeff Hamilton, Vinnie Cola, Paul Bostaph, Vinnie Col, Shannon Larkin, Deen Castronovo, Gorden Campbell, Carmine Appice, Vinnie Co, Ronald Bruner, Jr., Stewart Copeland, Cher, Josh Freese, John Dolmayan, Connie Kay, Y&T, Vinnie Colaiu, Mick Avory

    ClinicTour
  • Thumbnail for Steve Gadd - Mozambique - Clinic Los Angeles by steve gadd5:13

    Steve Gadd - Mozambique - Clinic Los Angeles

    steve gadd

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  • Thumbnail for Steve Gadd - Rare Drum Clinic 1986 by steve gadd1:22:54

    Steve Gadd - Rare Drum Clinic 1986

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    1980sClinicRare

Lesson2 clips

  • 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
  • Thumbnail for Steve Gadd shows the importance of a strong count-in 🔥 by steve gadd1:04

    Steve Gadd shows the importance of a strong count-in 🔥

    steve gadd

    LessonRare

Interview2 clips

  • Thumbnail for Drummers Talk | Steve Gadd by The Band, steve gadd, James Taylor, The La's, Talk Talk40:47

    Drummers Talk | Steve Gadd

    The Band, steve gadd, James Taylor, The La's, Talk Talk

    InterviewLesson
  • Thumbnail for Ten minutes with Steve Gadd / Diez Minutos con Steve Gadd by steve gadd7:06

    Ten minutes with Steve Gadd / Diez Minutos con Steve Gadd

    steve gadd

    InterviewRare

TV Appearance2 clips

  • Thumbnail for Simon and Garfunkel ( The Concert in Central Park 1981 ) Full Concert 16:9 HQ by The Sound, R.E.M., Paul Simon, Simon and Garfunkel, steve gadd, Simon & Garfunkel, Maxim1:26:33

    Simon and Garfunkel ( The Concert in Central Park 1981 ) Full Concert 16:9 HQ

    The Sound, R.E.M., Paul Simon, Simon and Garfunkel, steve gadd, Simon & Garfunkel, Maxim

    1980sTV AppearanceRare
  • Thumbnail for Hill Where the Lord Hides.wmv by Timpani, steve gadd, The Who, Sting7:24

    Hill Where the Lord Hides.wmv

    Timpani, steve gadd, The Who, Sting

    1970sTV AppearanceRare

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  • Thumbnail for Riverbeast - behind the scenes #1 with Hermine Deurloo Steve Gadd Alain Clark Tony Scherr Kevin Hays by steve gadd1:09

    Riverbeast - behind the scenes #1 with Hermine Deurloo Steve Gadd Alain Clark Tony Scherr Kevin Hays

    steve gadd

    2020sBehind the ScenesRare
  • Thumbnail for Steve Gadd: Cissy Strut (The Studio Band Of The US Army Field Band, around 1970) by steve gadd3:04

    Steve Gadd: Cissy Strut (The Studio Band Of The US Army Field Band, around 1970)

    steve gadd

    1970sStudioRare
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