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Bookmark or Share- THE LEGEND | Bernard Pretty PurdiAmerican drummer. Born: June 11, 1942. Elkton, Maryland, U.S. Years active: 1958–present. Biography. Bernard "Pretty" Purdie is an American drummer who is one of the most recorded session drummers in history. Mr. Purdie is still playing today. He is known for his signature beat: the "Purdie Shuffle."
- Bernard Purdie - WikipediaBernard Lee "Pretty" Purdie (born June 11, 1939) is an American drummer, and an influential R&B, soul and funk musician. He is known for his precise musical time-keeping and his signature use of triplets against a half-time backbeat: the "Purdie Shuffle." He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2013.
- DISCOGRAPHY | Bernard Pretty PurdiDiscography. Bernard " Pretty " Purdie has been recorded in over 4000 songs as a Session Drummer and Recording Artist. As the founder of Encounter Records, he produced 5 albums. Bernard is most well-known for the creation of this signature drumbeat known as the Purdie Shuffle.
- Bernard Purdie Lyrics, Songs, and Albums | GeniusBernard “Pretty” Purdie, billed as the “World’s Most Recorded Drummer,” is a session musician most active during the 60’s and 70’s though he has played on more recent songs as well. He is perhaps...
- Bernard " Pretty " Purdie Drummer | DrummerBernard Lee "Pretty" Purdie (born June 11, 1942) is an American drummer, and an influential R&B, soul and funk musician.[1] He is known for his precise musical time keeping and his signature use of triplets against a half-time backbeat: the "Purdie Shuffle.
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