Bernard Purdie – Soul Drums
January 3, 2010
Bernard Purdie is one of the most well-known drummers of all time, in all genres of music and probably the most recorded in history. From his early days as a session player to being Aretha Franklin’s musical director, being an over-dub drummer for The Beatles, recording albums with King Curtis, Steely Dan, Cat Stevens, Joe Cocker, Herbie Hancock, Hall & Oates, Quincy Jones, The Last Poets, Roberta Flack & James Brown, to name a few, “The Hit Maker” is a staple in music! Soul Drums, one of the most sought after drum LPs amongst vinyl collectors, features a heavy-reverb, psychedelic-funk sound that will blow lids!
This set is insanely on point from start to finish. All killer, no filler. It also contains “Funky Donkey” which served as the inspiration for The Soul Vendors “Death in the Arena“, a heavily versioned side, recorded in 1967 for Studio One.
If anyone has the eight bonus tracks, featured on the Nature Sounds reissue, that were rumored to be the follow-up LP titled Alexander’s Rag Time Band, that was shelved since recording, then send them over. Definitely want to hear those!
Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie – Soul Drums; Date/Greenstreets, 1967
August 24th, 2010 at 04:22
Sir,
for quite some time now i have been on a personal mission to find out who made up the rhythm section on Buster Brown’s 1958 hit “Fannie Mae”.
These names have been impossible to find. any information you might be able to pass along would be most appreciated.
Thank you,
Max
August 25th, 2010 at 14:56
Well, gotta say I have no idea on that one. However, I can direct you to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Surprisingly, he has not been inducted, however they could possibly help you with your mission as Buster Brown was born in Cordele, Georgia and they probably know some history about that famous song. All the best in your quest. Cheers.
http://www.georgiamusic.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46&Itemid=53