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Incredible prizes to celebrate Steve’s 80th birthday from Yamaha, Zildjian, Remo, Zoom, Vic Firth and Hudson Music!
Renowned drummer Steve Gadd has turned 80 this past April, and Hudson Music is marking this incredible milestone with an exciting contest packed with unique prizes that celebrate the legendary musician himself! This is your chance to win incredible prizes from Yamaha, Zildjian, Vic Firth, Zoom, Remo and Hudson Music!
Running from July 12 to September 9, 2025, the contest is open to everyone. Simply enter your name, email address, and location to join the general drawing. Want to go the extra mile? Submit a video entry for a chance to win extraordinary grand prizes, including an Online Chat from Steve, Yamaha snare drum, Zildjian cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Zoom H6 Recorder, Remo drum heads, Autographed Books, and more!
Winners for the general contest will be randomly selected from eligible entries, while grand prize winners that submit a video will be handpicked by Hudson Music and Steve Gadd himself. [Click here for full rules and details].
Celebrate the life and legacy of a drumming legend—don’t miss your chance to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime event!
Enter the contest HERE
Contest Dates: July 12- September 19, 2025. Winners will be announced on or about October 10, 2025.
General Prizes (anyone can win – register below):
1 – First Prize Winner
- 1 Zildjian cymbal (from Steve’s personal collection, signed)
- Online Group Chat w/ Steve
- 12pr of Limited Edition Vic Firth Steve Gadd Birthday sticks
- 1 Remo Custom Printed Steve Gadd Drum Head, 14″
- 1 Autographed copy of Gaddiments book
- 1 Autographed copy of Gadd: A Life in Time book
- 1 Autographed page from Gaddiments
- 1 “Performance used” pair of Steve’s Vic Firth sticks
- $50 Hudson Digital Gift Certificate
3 – Runner Up Winners
- Online Group Chat w/Steve
- 12pr of Limited Edition Vic Firth Steve Gadd Birthday sticks
- 1 Remo Custom Printed Steve Gadd Drum Head, 14″
- 1 Autographed copy of Gaddiments book
- 1 Autographed page from Gaddiments
- $50 Hudson Digital Gift Certificate
Grand Prizes (video entry required – see below):
1 – Grand Prize Winner
- 1 Yamaha Snare Drum prototype, signed by Steve Gadd
- 1 Zildjian cymbal (from Steve’s personal collection, signed)
- 12pr of Limited Edition Vic Firth Steve Gadd Birthday sticks
- 1 Remo Custom Printed Steve Gadd Drum Head, 14″
- 1 Autographed copy of Gaddiments book
- 1 Autographed copy of Gadd: A Life in Time book
- 1 Zoom H6 recorder
- $50 Hudson Digital Gift Certificate
- 1 “Performance used” pair of Steve’s Vic Firth sticks
- Online Group Chat w/Steve
2 Runner Up Winners
- 12pr of Limited Edition Vic Firth Steve Gadd Birthday sticks
- 1 Zildjian Cymbal (20″ K Constanstinople Ride or 18″ K Dark Thin Crash)
- 1 Remo Custom Printed Steve Gadd Drum Head, 14″
- 1 Autographed copy of Gaddiments book
- 1 “Performance used” pair of Steve’s Vic Firth sticks
- Online Group Chat w/Steve
- $50 Hudson Digital Gift Certificate
Contest Eligibility:
General Prizes: This contest is open to participants from around the globe, subject to official contest rules eligibility. [Click here for full rules and details].
Grand Prizes: To be eligible for Grand Prize entry, contestants must submit a video featuring their interpretation of any musical example from either Gaddiments or Gadd: A Life in Time.
GADD ON SALE!
For a limited time, save 15% off books print and digital books featuring Steve Gadd, including Gaddiments and Gadd: A Life in Time. Discounts will be applied automatically at checkout, and cannot be combined with other offers.
