Steve Gadd

Jazz fusion, Musical Artist

1945 –

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Who is Steve Gadd?

Stephen Kendall "Steve" Gadd is an American musician. Gadd is one of the most well-known and highly regarded session and studio drummers in the industry. A true innovator, his groove on Paul Simon's "Fifty Ways", and drum solo on Steely Dan's "Aja", are both examples of his seminal sound and signature style. He has worked with popular musicians from a wide range of genres including notably Simon & Garfunkel, Steely Dan, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Chick Corea and Al Di Meola.

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Born
Apr 9, 1945
Irondequoit
Also known as
  • Gadd, Steve
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Eastman School of Music
  • Manhattan School of Music
Lived in
  • Rochester

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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