Legendary drummer Steve Gadd and shiny new roots music star Kate Lee are among two local nominees for the 2017 Grammy Awards. Way Back Home: Live From Rochester, NY, recorded by Gadd at the 2015 Xerox ...

All About Jazz is celebrating Steve Gadd's birthday today! Steve Gadd, b. Rochester, New York, April 9, 1945. Uncle, a drummer in the army, encouraged him. Drum lessons from age seven; sat in with ...

ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha today launched the Steve Gadd Signature Snare Drum, commemorating a relationship of more than 40 years with renowned Yamaha Artist, Steve ...

Steve Gadd played drums on memorable hits like “The Hustle” and “50 ways to leave your lover.” Gadd’s immense talent was apparent early. He jammed with Dizzy Gillespie at age 11. He built his drum kit ...

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) - World-famous drummer, Steve Gadd Band won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Instrumental album at the 61st annual Grammy Awards. He was presented with the award before the prime ...

It’s silly to declare someone World’s Greatest Drummer. There are so many styles and players — Neil Peart and Dave Grohl, Stewart Copeland and Billy Cobham. That said, it’s equally silly to pretend ...

The last several years have seen an uptick in awareness of the session musicians who may not be household names but had a meaningful impact on 20th-century music and culture. When considering the most ...

Drummer Steve Gadd has been a familiar face behind the kit with classic rock luminaries including Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, James Taylor and Carly Simon. He has also done a lot of session work, so, ...

Compared to other genres, flexibility of lineups is one of the most fascinating aspects of jazz bands. Musicians are constantly looking for new partners, reuniting with old ones, the musical colors of ...

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, ...