Steve Gadd

Stephen Kendall Gadd 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"(1976) and "Late in the Evening", 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 Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, Chick Corea, Chuck Mangione, Eric Clapton and Michel Petrucciani.

9 April 1945

Born on the same birth day (9 April): Abraham Ribicoff • Alexandra Hunt • Antonio Nocerino • Aulis Sallinen • Charles E. Burchfield • David Webb (footballer) • Gerry Fitt • Jenna Jameson • Jørn Utzon • Konrad Tom • Michel Simon • Milan Bartovič • Rachel Stevens • Rob Awalt • Tom Phillis

Born in the same month (April 1945): August Wilson • Caroline McWilliams • Cem Karaca • Derrick Walker • Don Sutton • Hugh Hopper • Jang Yong • Joël Robuchon • Jürgen Drews • Lee Jong-wook • Martin Chivers • Megas • Michael Brandon • Richard C. Hoagland • Rodney Bickerstaffe • Sylvain Simard • Terry Willesee