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James Gadson
Born
(1939-06-17) June 17, 1939 (age 84) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Genres
R&B
soul
funk
rock
Occupation(s)
Musician
singer
songwriter
producer
Instrument(s)
Drums
percussion
Years active
1968–present
Musical artist
James Edward Gadson (born June 17, 1939) is an American drummer and session musician. Beginning his career in the late 1960s, Gadson has since become one of the most-recorded drummers in the history of R&B.[1] He is also a singer and songwriter.[2]
^Amendola, Billy (September 2007). "R&B / Soul Legend James Gadson". Modern Drummer.
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