Steve Gadd: A Life in Time - Signed Version

A Life in Time: The Steve Gadd Limited Edition Packbrings together a truly special collection for fans of one of the most influential drummers in history. This deluxe set includes anautographed hardcover editionof the full biography, an82-page spiral-bound transcription book, andover eight hours of exclusive online video content.

With a career spanning more than four decades at the pinnacle of the music industry, Steve Gadd’s name has become synonymous with groove, precision, and artistry. Universally respected and endlessly imitated, he has shaped the sound of modern drumming. His work as a sideman reads like a “who’s who” of music legends: James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Chick Corea, Paul Simon, Al Jarreau, Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney, Steely Dan, Stuff, Chuck Mangione, and countless more. His touch, feel, and unique rhythmic vocabulary are instantly recognizable—and studied by drummers around the globe.

Written by Joe Bergamini under Gadd’s direct supervision,A Life in Timeoffers an intimate portrait of his life and work, distilled from dozens of hours of brand-new interviews. The journey follows Gadd’s emergence from Rochester, New York, into the elite New York and Los Angeles studio scenes, chronicling landmark recording sessions during the golden era of popular music, and taking readers backstage with Eric Clapton, James Taylor, The Gadd Gang, and others.

The narrative is enriched by a heartfelt foreword from James Taylor and exclusive commentary from musical greats Tony Levin, Eddie Gomez, Donald Fagen, and Gary Katz, alongside archival insights from Chick Corea, Eric Clapton, Phil Ramone, and Russ Titelman.

More than just a biography, the set is a fusion ofpersonal memoir, scholarly musical analysis, detailed transcriptions, and vivid photo documentation. Musicians can explore the creation of iconic songs and drum parts through Gadd’s own words, and drummers can dive intonote-for-note transcriptionsof his signature performances, including “Aja,” “Nite Sprite,” “Late in the Evening,” “Chuck E.’s in Love,” “Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover,” “Lenore,” “Spain,” “Love for Sale,” and many more. Also featured are electrifying solos with The Gadd Gang, Steps, and beyond—paired with Joe Bergamini’s expert commentary to reveal the thinking behind Gadd’s artistry.

This beautiful volume is complemented by nearly 200 photographs—many full-color and never before published—drawn from Gadd’s personal archives, offering a rare visual chronicle of a drumming legend’s life and career.