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Steve Gadd, born Stephen Kendall Gadd on April 9, 1945 in Irondequoit, Rochester, New York, is an American studio/session drummer and drumming icon, widely known for his work with popular musicians from a wide range of music genres.

One of the most influential drummers of all time, Steve Gadd set a new standard in contemporary drumming techniques and performance, and in doing so launched a thousand imitators. Recording so many legendary drum tracks like; " Aja"," Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover" and "Nite Sprite", there is no drummer alive today who, in some way, has not been effected by Steve Gadd and his drumming. His influence is still very much felt and can be heard in the playing of Vinnie Colaiuta, Carter Beauford and Dave Weckl.

Still to this day, there is no one who can get "inside" a tune and find the "pocket" quite like the legendary Steve Gadd.