Legendary Drummer James Gadson Passes Away

0:00On April 4th, James Gatson, the legendary R&B drummer, has died at 86 years old. His wife Barbara confirmed to Rolling Stone that he passed on April 2nd after facing serious health issues, including recent surgery and a bad fall. That injured his back. She described him as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and one hell of a drummer who left a huge mark on music. Tribbues poured in right away from fans and fellow artists. Ray Parker Jr., from Ghostbusters, shared an old selfie with James on Instagram, noting they played together for over 50 years, and that James changed the world. Nick Perry posted throwback photos, calling him one of the all-time great drummers, whose vibe will last forever. Over five decades, James backed icons like Paul McCartney, Diana Ross, Bill Withers, and Marvin Gaye, laying down beats on thousands of tracks across. Pop, rock, soul, funk, and disco hits, such as, lean on me, use me, I want you,

1:02love hangover, I will survive, and got to be real. Later, he linked up with modern stars like Beck, Justin Timberlake, Argello, and Harry Styles, proving his groove stayed timeless right to the end. That's your entertainment and celebrity news today, update. AI powered and always trending.