50 Ways to Leave Your Lover intro – Paul Simon

Steve Gadd's distinctive linear groove introduces the song and underpins verses in this classic track, recorded in 1975.
Steve Gadd's distinctive linear groove introduces the song and underpins verses in this classic track, recorded in 1975.
Steve Ley is a professional drummer, teacher, writer and Sheet Music Team Director for Online Drummer. He studied at the Australian National University, graduating with a Diploma of Music specializing in jazz performance.
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