Steve Gadd is an American session drummer who established himself as one of the best known and regarded drummers in the industry. He’s been active since the late 60s and has worked with some of the most famed and influential musicians across a multitude of genres. In this video, I try to highlight why he was so sought after as a session drummer and the intricacies of his playing style. If you have another drummer/musician you want me to do a video on, drop it as a comment below!

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00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Inspirations & Beginnings
01:00 - Deep Pockets
01:51 - Drumming Philosophy
03:47 - Stylistic Versatility
04:41 - Creativity & Composition
06:00 - Soloing

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