Happy birthday! Steve Gadd turns 81 today

Steve Gadd is celebrating his 81st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed drummers of his generation.

Popular drummer Steve Gadd has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 81st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Gadd, a cultural icon

Born Stephen Kendall Gadd in Irondequoit on April 9, 1945, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Gadd's not just a great drummer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Steve hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Steve Gadd as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 81.

Happy Birthday, Steve, you're the best!

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