Biography
Stephen Kendall Gadd 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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Awards & recognition
- honorary doctor of the Eastman School of Music · 2017
Filmography5 titles
Eric Clapton, the Lady in the Balcony: Lockdown Sessions
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
Paul Simon's Concert in the Park
Eric Clapton - Planes, Trains and Eric
One Trick Pony