The Most Interesting Man in Drumming: Bernard Purdie's Funk Legacy | Israel Stephen

174K views · 2.9K reactions | You can do anything. Bernard "Pretty" Purdie believes learning your craft, having a healthy attitude, and staying humble are the secrets to getting gigs and being successful in drumming, and in life. Bernard has played on some of drumming’s most celebrated grooves including “Babylon Sisters” by Steely Dan, “The Thrill Is Gone” by BB King, “Rock Steady” by Aretha Franklin and many, many more. | Drumeo | Facebook

Where A Legend Draws His Inspiration 🥁 - Bernard Purdie shares how his drum teacher influenced his drumming and continues to do so. He also talks about one time when he was kicked out of a lesson and couldn’t return for three days! - Did you take lessons or are you a self taught-player? 💬⬇️ | Drumeo

102K views · 1.7K reactions | If you don’t know the Purdie shuffle this might help. Pay close attention! | The Cowboy Drummer | Facebook

Bernard Purdie - Drummer The legendary Bernard 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. Whether it's James Brown or Aretha Franklin, jazz heavyweights like Jimmy Smith or Galt MacDermot, firing Latin leaders like Pucho and Mongo Sa

94K views · 4.9K reactions | Happy 83rd Birthday to Bernard Purdie! What is your favorite work by Bernard? Here's a cool solo from Mr. Shuffle! | Drum Talk TV | Facebook