Musician Dictionary

James Gadson

American musician · American drummer

DescriptionAmerican musician
Source: Wikidata
Born1939-06-17
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceKansas City Kansas City
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2026-04-02
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationdrummer
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsdrum kit
Source: Wikidata
Member ofDyke & the Blazers The Love Affair Spirit Traveler Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band Lalo Schifrin & Orchestra First Cosins Jazz Ensemble The Carpets (3) The Derbys (3) Maetar Band Of Pleasure The Love Affair (2) Charles Wright & Associates Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AwardsKansas Music Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Gabson Gadson J Gadson J. E. Gadson J. Gadsden J. Gadsen J. Gadson J. Rey James James E Gadson James E. Gadson James Edward Gadson James F. Gadson James Gabson James Gadsdon James Gadsen James Gadson (Rhythm Master) James Gadston James Gadsun James Gateson James Gatson James Godson Jams Gatson Jane Gadson Radson Richard "Pistol" Allen Sir Lord (Big Foot) Gadson Sir Lord James (Big Foot) Gadson Sir Lord James Gadson

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Identifiers

mbid: 75d4e421-ef7a-40a2-a8cc-7369bd272a99 · wikidata: Q15452741 · isni: 0000000078400259 · ipi: 00054238195, 00063916565 · discogs: 211643 · apple_music: 5278541 · spotify: 13dU3pLOyxMY7WOtFSZQZJ

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