James Gadson, 86 ans, le légendaire batteur de session est mort. James Gadson, 86, legendary session drummer, has died.

Le batteur James Gadson, 86 ans, est mort. Drummer James Gadson, 86, has died. Connu pour son style funk décontracté et contagieux, il a joué sur d'innombrables disques à succès dont "Use Me" de Bill Withers et "I Will Survive" de Gloria Gaynor. Known for his laid-back, infectious funk style, he played on countless hit records including Bill Withers' "Use Me" and Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive." Gadson est un musicien de session prolifique qui soutient des artistes comme The Jackson 5 et Diana Ross, puis collabore avec des stars modernes telles que Beck et Harry Styles. Gadson was a prolific session musician who backed artists like The Jackson 5 and Diana Ross, and later collaborated with modern stars like Beck and Harry Styles.