Q & A

BORN IN: Jamaica

LIVES IN: Forest Hills

DRUMMING SINCE: 1977

CURRENT BAND/PROJECT(S): Bernard “Pretty”Purdie-All Stars / Lionel Hampton Tribute project

BIGGEST INFLUENCE(S): LIONEL HAMPTON, GOD, JAMES BROWN

FAVOURITE ALBUM YOU PLAYED ON: CD Single “Color by Mallets” (Grammy ballot nominated) Mallet Records Inc.

FAVOURITE ALBUM YOU DIDN’T PLAY ON: Rhythm Nation-Janet Jackson A&M Records

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Becoming the (18th piece) of the Lionel Hampton big band/ Opening artist for Earth, Wind & Fire.

FAVOURITE SABIAN CYMBAL: AA 16″