Steve Gadd
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 9, 1945
- Birthplace
- 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 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
Filmography
Steve Gadd – American Drummers Achievement Awards TBA
Actor
- The Gadd Gang Live
The Gadd Gang Live TBA
Actor
Little Shrew (Snowflake) 2025
Music
Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions 2021
as Self - Drums
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019 2020
as Self
James Taylor | Austin City Limits Festival 2015
as Self - Drums
Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall 2015
as Drums
Eric Clapton - Planes, Trains and Eric 2014
as Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 2010
as Self
Chick Corea & Three Quartets Band -Rendezvous In New York 2005
as Batteria
Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J 2004
as Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004
as Self
- Steve Gadd: In Session
Steve Gadd: In Session 2003
as Himself
Eric Clapton and Friends 2003
as Self
Drummers Collective 25th Anniversary Celebration 2002
as Self
Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park 2001
as Himself - Drums
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider 2001
as Self - Drums
Eric Clapton Live at Budokan, Tokyo 2001
as Himself - Drums
Paul Simon: You're The One 2000
as Self - Drums
Eric Clapton & Friends in Concert 1999
as Self
David Sanborn & Friends - The Super Session II 1999
Actor
- Steve Gadd & Giovanni Hidalgo - Live at the Modern Drummer 10th Anniversary Festival Weekend
Steve Gadd & Giovanni Hidalgo - Live at the Modern Drummer 10th Anniversary Festival Weekend 1997
as Steve Gadd
Legends – Live At Montreux 1997
as Self
Paul Simon's Concert in the Park 1991
as Self - Drums
Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park 1982
as Musician
Grover Washington Jr. | Live from Philadelphia 1981
as Self
One Trick Pony 1980
as Danny Duggin
Credits from TMDB.