Tag Archives: Steve Gadd

Gadd – ‘Luck and Strange’

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Steve Gadd’s uncomplicated drumming on Joe Cocker’s recording of the song, “Catfish,” has remained one of my favorite Gadd tracks for almost 50 years. Gadd’s accompaniment for “Catfish” is absolutely perfect. He plays exactly what needs to be … Continue reading →

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Drummers, Not Drums

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: While musician Jim Gordon was serving time in prison, he was said to have all of his musical gear used during his career locked in storage. Some months after Gordon’s death an acquaintance called me at home. “Do … Continue reading →

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Ear Training with Steve Gadd

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here’s a peek at how my mind works: Yesterday I saw the photo here of Steve Gadd standing with an old military snare hung around him. It’s a custom made 17×20 snare from Loyal Drums in Fredericksburg, VA. … Continue reading →

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Gadd – I Hated Practicing

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Scott K Fish

Steve Gadd: “I didn’t practice a lot because I hated practicing. But there was a time when I always used to be playing. I’d be playing along with a record, a group, or with other drummers when I was with … Continue reading →

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Drums: Pass It On

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: During the Moses Brown School’s “Creative Conversation” with Chick Corea and Steve Gadd, an audience member asks about their early influences. Chick asks the questioner if she plays an instrument. She tells him she is primarily a drummer. … Continue reading →

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