Steve Gadd

Dr. Steve Gadd Drummer Legend

Steve Gadd, one of the most in-demand drummers in the world, and who has worked with such artists as Joe Cocker, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and Aretha Franklin, among many others, said after accepting his degree that the honor was extra-special because he was sharing the moment with Rushen, and Laboriel, two of his closest musical peers.

"This is probably my only chance to get a honorary degree because I'm not the greatest student in the world," said Gadd. "But I love music. I found one thing that I loved and I just kept on doing it %u2026 and if I can do it, I believe you all can do it. Welcome aboard."

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Steve Gadds Current Set up

STEVE GADD'S CURRENT SET UP 2005:

1. Yamaha snare drum 14 x 5.5
ooBirch with wood Hoops
2. Yamaha small tom12 x 8
3. Yamaha small tom 13 x 9
4. Yamaha floor tom 14 x 12
5. Yamaha floor tom 16 x 14
6. Yamaha drum throne ds-840
7. Zildjian hi-hat cymbals 14" K Session
8. Zildjian crash cymbal
o 18" K Constantinople
9. Zildjian ride cymbal 18" K
ooK Session Custom
10. Zildjian crash cymbal 16"
oo K Session Custom
11. Yamaha hi-hat stand hs-1000
12. Yamaha 22" bass drum Maple
oooor 20" depending on gig
13. Yamaha double bass pedal dfp-9310

*Depending on the gig, Steve often uses
oa third crash on the left with rivets.

Steve Gadd at a Glance

Stephen Kendall Gadd (born April 9, 1945 in Rochester, New York) is an American session and studio drummer, notable for his work with Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Steely Dan, Al Jarreau, Joe Cocker, Stuff, Bob James, Chick Corea, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, Jim Croce, Eddie Gomez, The Manhattan Transfer, Michal Urbaniak, Steps Ahead, Al Di Meola, Manhattan Jazz Quintet, Richard Tee and many others.

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The legendary Steve Gadd is now Dr. Steve Gadd!

BOSTON , September 12, 2005 - Abraham Laboriel, Patrice Rushen, and Steve Gadd received honorary doctor of music degrees for their outstanding contributions to contemporary music, and treated the crowd to a surprise performance at Berklee College of Music's 2005 Entering Student Convocation, Friday, September 9, 2005, at the Berklee Performance Center.

The three honorees, Berklee President Roger Brown, and Vice President for Student Affairs Lawrence E. Bethune, welcomed approximately 815 students from more than 75 countries, at the ceremony.