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LEGENDARY R&B drummer James Gadson – who played with superstars like Paul McCartney and Diana Ross – has died aged 86. Touching tributes have poured in for the veteran musician, who also played with ...

James Gadson, a legendary drummer who backed artists ranging from Diana Ross to Kelly Clarkson, has died. He was 86. The drummer died on Thursday, April 2, his wife Barbara confirmed to Rolling Stone.

James Gadson has passed away at the age of 86. The legendary R&B drummer's wife, Barbara, confirmed to Rolling Stone this week that he died on April 2 after battling several health challenges. Barbara ...

James Gadson — the veteran R&B, soul, funk and rock drummer who played with Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Paul McCartney and many others — has died at the age of 86. Gadson's wife, Barbara, ...

*James Gadson — the legendary session drummer whose relaxed, behind-the-beat groove powered some of the most iconic R&B, soul, funk, and disco records of all time — has passed away at the age of 86.

He was one of the most-recorded R&B drummers, playing on hits like "I Will Survive" and "Dancing Machine" Questlove and Ray Parker Jr. paid tribute, calling Gadson a legend who changed the world of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. James Gadson performs in Los Angeles in 2017. (Scott Dudelson / Getty Images) James Gadson, a prolific drummer who worked closely ...