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Steve Gadd
Rochester, New York, USA
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 drummer…
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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
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Movies and shows, newest first
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2025
Little Shrew (Snowflake)
Movie Music
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2021
Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions
Movie Self - Drums
- 2020
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2015
James Taylor | Austin City Limits Festival
Movie Self - Drums
- 2015
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2014
Eric Clapton - Planes, Trains and Eric
Movie Self
- 2010
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2005
Chick Corea & Three Quartets Band -Rendezvous In New York
Movie Batteria
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2004
Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J
Movie Self
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2004
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
Movie Self
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2003
Steve Gadd: In Session
Movie Himself
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2003
Eric Clapton and Friends
Movie Self
- 2002
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2001
Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park
Movie Himself - Drums
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2001
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
Movie Self - Drums
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2001
Eric Clapton Live at Budokan, Tokyo
Movie Himself - Drums
More credits
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2000
Paul Simon: You're The One
Movie Self - Drums
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1999
Eric Clapton & Friends in Concert
Movie Self
- 1999
- 1997
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1997
Legends – Live At Montreux
Movie Self
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1991
Paul Simon's Concert in the Park
Movie Self - Drums
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1982
Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park
Movie Musician
- 1981
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1980
One Trick Pony
Movie Danny Duggin
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The Gadd Gang Live
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