News Apr 3, 2026

James Gadson, drummer for Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers, dies aged 86

He also played on 'Don't Leave Me This Way', 'Express Yourself', 'Dancing Machine' and countless other classic R&B and soul recordings

Originally published by NME
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James Gadson, drummer for Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers, dies aged 86