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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. Steve has recorded countless legendary drum tracks like; " Aja," "Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover" and "Late in the Evening" and with artists such as James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Chick Corea, Joe Cocker, Dave Matthews, Paul McCartney, Steely Dan, among many many others.
There is no drummer alive today who in some way has not been effected by Steve Gadd's influential grooves and "in the pocket" playing style. Steve was an honored recipient of the American Drummers Achievement Awards in 2003 and was recently inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame.
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Slightly
shorter than the American Classic® 5A, Steve's signature
stick features a barrel tip for a great recording sound.
Available in wood or nylon tip.
L=15 3/4", Dia.=.550" |
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Steve and Vic
have solved the age-old problem of wire brushes snagging
on new coated drumheads by slightly angling the wires
in the top 3/4” of the playing end. The wires glide
across the head, allowing a smoother sweep and a velvet
swish sound. |
The Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) is held each year, with over 6,000 drummers and percussionists from around the world in attendance. Including clinics, performances and contents, there are over 150 events on twelve stages featuring many of the world's best musicians on drumset, orchestral percussion, keyboard, world and marching percussion. As a PAS Hall of Fame inductee, Steve's clinic was one of the highlights of the convention.

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Intro with brushes. |
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"Crazy Army" |
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Solo over 3/2 clave |
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Expanding on a groove |
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Flam rudiments |
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"Late in the Evening" |
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Steve's influences |
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The second American Drummers Achievement Awards, a once-in-a-lifetime event, was hosted by Mr. Bill Cosby and featured an all-star band that included Michael Landau, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Larry Goldings, keyboards; and special guest appearances by Will Lee, vocals and Tom Scott, saxophone. The evening culminated in an incredible performance by Steve with James Taylor.
This double-disc DVD features over six hours of footage, including the evening's performances; exclusive rehearsal footage; a 20-minute documentary on Steve's career, narrated by Tony Levin; backstage interviews; rare, early film footage of Steve, and a video tribute to the late Armand Zildjian.
For more information, visit www.hudsonmusic.com! |
Documentary on Steve's early career. |
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Steve's solo, "Crazy Army" |
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Sound check and video: "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" |
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Steve with James Taylor: "October Road" |
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(pdf format,
1.4meg download)
Percussive Notes is
an official publication of The Percussive Arts Society. Reprinted
with permission.
The Percussive
Arts Society is the world's largest percussion organization.
Find
out more
about
joining this important organization and its annual
convention by visiting PAS online at http://www.pas.org.
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