Gadson’s work behind the kit can be heard on hit records by Bill Withers, the Jackson 5, and Diana Ross ...

Tributes poured in from Questlove, Beck and other artists.

Versatile drummer backed Jackson 5, Paul McCartney, D'Angelo, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake, Beck, and many others ...

James Gadson, drummer behind ‘I Will Survive’ and ‘Love Hangover,’ has died at 86. Questlove and Ray Parker Jr. pay tribute.

James Gadson left an undenaible mark on R&B, soul music, and disco beats. The drummer who played on songs like "Lean On Me" ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. James Gadson, October 2017 (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images) James Gadson, a prolific session drummer who played on hit records by the ...

Legendary drummer James Gadson, who backed iconic artists including Diana Ross, Bill Withers and Marvin Gaye, has died. He was 86. Gadson’s wife, Barbara, confirmed his passing to Rolling Stone on ...