Search results for James Gadson

James Gadson obituary

Drummer who brought an irresistible melting pot of styles to hits by Marvin Gaye, Gloria Gaynor and the Jackson 5In R&B, soul, funk, disco and other forms of African-American p...

Drummer James Gadson, who played with Bill Withers and Marvin Gaye, dies at 86

Among the many hit records Gadson played on are Withers' 'Use Me' and Diana Ross' 'Love Hangover.'

James Gadson, Prolific Funk and Disco Drummer, Dies at 86

Gadson’s work behind the kit can be heard on hit records by Bill Withers, the Jackson 5, and Diana Ross

Legendary Session Drummer James Gadson Dead At 86

James Gadson, a session drummer whose work appeared on untold numbers of records over the decades, has passed away. Fellow musicians have been sharing tributes to Gadson for the pa...

Veteran R&B, Funk and Rock Drummer James Gadson Dead at 86

He also played with Donald Fagen, Diana Ross, Paul McCartney, Beck and a myriad of other artists. Continue reading…

James Gadson, Drummer for Diana Ross and Bill Withers, Dead at 86

Versatile drummer backed Jackson 5, Paul McCartney, D'Angelo, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake, Beck, and many others

James Gadson, Drummer for Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross, Dead at 86

James Gadson left an undenaible mark on R&B, soul music, and...

Legendary Drummer James Gadson, Who Backed Diana Ross, Bill Withers & Marvin Gaye, Dies at 86

Tributes poured in from Questlove, Beck and other artists.

James Gadson Talks "Funky" Drumming with Zigaboo Modeliste, Jim Keltner, and Jonathan Moffett

James Gadson, drummer for Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers, dies aged 86

He also played on 'Don't Leave Me This Way', 'Express Yourself', 'Dancing Machine' and countless other classic R&B and soul recordings The post James Gadson, drummer for Diana...

James Gadson, one of R&B's most recorded drummers, dies at 86

Kansas City-born musician played on classics by Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Gloria Gaynor, Harry Styles

James Gadson, Legendary Session Drummer Behind ‘I Will Survive’ and ‘Love Hangover,’ Dies at 86 | VIDEO

*James Gadson — the legendary session drummer whose relaxed, behind-the-beat groove powered some of the most iconic R&B, soul, funk, and disco records of all time — has passed...

Sam Woodyard - Hi-Fi-Fo-Fum

Thanks to Mike Clark who shared via social media this fantastic clip of the great Sam Woodyard in action, featured with the Duke Ellington Orchestra:

EastWest Unveils DrumX Groove Machine with Jimmy Jam

There’s no shortage of drum plugins in 2026—but every once in a while, something arrives that reframes the process. Enter DrumX, a new groove machine from Jimmy Jam and EastWest So...

Happy 81st birthday to the ever inspirational Steve Gadd рџЋ‰

“The songs are different every night because he never sings them the same way. I don’t know anyone who knows as many son...

With a career backing artists like Bob Dylan, Dr. John, Chuck Berry, and Tom Waits, Tony Garnier is a walking textbook of bass history

Greg Hutchinson, Finger on the Pulse

Drummer Greg Hutchinson has been the heartbeat of the New York City jazz scene for over three decades, bringing a signature fire to the bands of legends like Betty Carter, Roy Harg...

Spice up your drum solos with this great ostinato from Gregg Bissonette 🔥

Watch: Bill Kreutzmann Rings in 80th Birthday on the Conga

Photo via Bill Kreutzmann on Facebook Last Thursday, May 7, the Grateful Dead’s perpetual timekeeper, Bill Kreutzmann, rang in his 80th birthday. The original heartbeat of the belo...