"James Gadson seemed to live his entire working life deep in that pocket, giving momentum to such 1970s hits as Bill Withers' Lean on Me, Marvin Gaye's I Want You, and Diana Ross's Love Hangover."
"He had begun his career in the early 60s as an adventurous jazz drummer before resetting his sights on what seemed, at first hearing, to be a less challenging form of music."
"Most grooves, especially for dance music, are very simple, Gadson said while discussing his work in an interview with the magazine Modern Drummer in 2007."
James Gadson, who passed away at 86, was a pivotal drummer in R&B, soul, and funk music. He contributed to iconic 1970s hits like Bill Withers' Lean on Me and Marvin Gaye's I Want You. His career spanned decades, playing for various artists including Boz Scaggs and Paul McCartney. Gadson emerged from a competitive drumming scene in Los Angeles, where he became a sought-after session musician. He began as a jazz drummer but adapted to the demands of commercial music, emphasizing the importance of simple yet effective grooves for dance music.
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