James Edward Gadson (born June 17, 1939) is a renowned American drummer, session musician, singer, and songwriter, known for his extensive work in the R&B music genre. He began his career in the late 1960s and has achieved notable recognition for being one of the most-recorded drummers in R&B history. Gadson's contributions to music have left a significant impact on the industry, making him a respected figure among musicians.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 332 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisJune 17, 1939 Facts
Generation Group
James Gadson belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kansas City
Occupation: drummer
Awards Received: Kansas Music Hall of Fame
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for June 17, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for June 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25 Gemini 35 | 26 Gemini 31 | 19 Virgo 1 |
| Moon | 27 Gemini 32 | 2 Leo 58 | 8 Virgo 4 |
| Mercury | 7 Cancer 43 | 20 Cancer 56 | 10 Virgo 10 |
| Venus | 3 Gemini 59 | 4 Leo 57 | 20 Virgo 52 |
| Mars | 4 Aquarius 32 | 22 Taurus 0 | 26 Capricorn 29 |
| Jupiter | 5 Aries 59 | 27 Cancer 23 | 5 Aries 40 |
| Saturn | 28 Aries 43 | 13 Aries 21 | 0 Taurus 40 |
| Uranus | 20 Taurus 1 | 3 Gemini 1 | 21 Taurus 53 |
| Neptune | 20 Virgo 37 | 4 Aries 18 | 22 Virgo 55 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 5 | 5 Aquarius 7 | 2 Leo 20 |
| Rahu | 5 Scorpio 59 | 3 Pisces 17 | 1 Scorpio 23 |
| Ketu | 5 Taurus 59 | 3 Virgo 17 | 1 Taurus 23 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
James Gadson's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 17 December, 2026
