Legendary Drummer James Gadson Passes Away

0:00It's April 3rd, I'm Cory with the story. This is music news today, driven by AI and built for the culture. James Gatson, the legendary drummer whose back giants like Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and Paul McCartney, passed away at 86, years old. This R&B soul, funk, and rock powerhouse left his mark on countless hits across decades. His wife Barbara confirmed the news, saying he had recent surgery followed by a bad fall that injured his back. He remembered him as an amazing husband, father, and one incredible musician. Born June 17, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, Gatson broke out in the late 60s with Charles Wright and the Watts one, hundred third street rhythm band. They scored a top five R&B smash with Expresserself back in 1970. Through the 70s, he jammed with stars like Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, and BB King. Later, he hit rock and pop scenes on McCartney's chaos and creation in the backyard, just

1:02in Timberlake's future sex slash love sounds, and several Beck, albums including C-Change. Gatson always preached slowing down to nail the groove, simplify it first, feel if it moves you, then build speed. His pocket defines so many classics, and that wisdom lives on in every beat he laid.