Jim Hodder (December 17, 1947 – June 5, 1990) was an American drummer, best known as the original drummer for Steely Dan.
He was born in In 1970 they appeared in the film The People Next Door (in which they performed two songs) and recorded the album Easy Ridin' as part of the collective Freedom Express. 1970 also saw the release of the band's only proper album, Welcome, on Avco/Embassy. This album showcased a late psychedelic/early progressive crossover sound, and had Hodder singing lead vocals on all tracks.
He joined Steely Dan in 1972, but left in 1974. While part of Steely Dan, he worked on the Can't Buy a Thrill and Countdown to Ecstasy albums as well as part of Pretzel Logic. In 1972 he sang the lead vocal on the song "Midnight Cruiser" and the vocal on the song "Dallas", which appeared only on a single.
Hodder continued working as a session musician for musicians such as Sammy Hagar and David Soul. In 1990, he drowned in his swimming pool at age 42.
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