The Bernard Purdie Interview: Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin & “The Purdie Shuffle”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uusF1iie88 Great comment: “So So refreshing, the slop, NO CLICK TRACK, totally human space, air, feel, slosh, groove. ”   Bernard “Pretty” Purdie is a highly acclaimed American drummer known for his influential contributions to popular music, particularly in the genres of funk, soul, jazz, and rock. He is renowned for his distinctive groove, impeccable … Read more

Sage of Quay™ – Mike Williams – Did Bernard Purdie Play Drums on 21 Beatle Songs?

“98% of the groups are not [playing] on their own records.” – Bernard Purdie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HGEbpKWfw4     Bernard Purdie is a highly acclaimed American drummer known for his versatile and influential contributions to the world of music, particularly in the genres of jazz, funk, and soul. Born on June 11, 1939, in Elkton, Maryland, Purdie’s … Read more

“There are four drummers on the Beatles music. Ringo is not one of them.” – Bernard Purdie, studio drummer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz9EGGiOuso   Overdubbing or Replacement? How many? Ringo Starr or Pete Best? Excellent, interesting clarifications.   From the video decription —   Research sources: Mark Lewisohn – 1: The Beatles – All These Years – Extended Special Edition: Volume One: Tune In, http://amzn.to/2hGkuAT Max Weinberg – The Big Beat, http://amzn.to/2AVXp1C Gig Magazine, “Bernard Purdie: The … Read more