Drumming heavyweight visits middle school

Music — World’s most recorded session drummer keeps the beat for music classes

Photo By: Laurent BonczijkSmooth drumming —
Bernard Purdie, borrowing the drum kit normally used by Justin Nicholson, 13, a percussionist who was ogling Purdie’s technique. ‘He’s really smooth with his eye-hand coordination,’ Nicholson said. ‘He’s really good.’
   Music students at Chehalem Valley Middle School got a special treat last week when Bernard “Pretty” Purdie showed up for class.



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