If you ever need have a moment with someone who has infectious energy, great grooves, and will make you smile and laugh with delight, look no further than the amazingly talented Bernard “Pretty” Purdie.

The talent Bernard has is amazing and has affected music for decades.

Check out this video of him recalling his first drum solo. Simply amazing.

As a percussionist, you only wish you had found someone like Bernard early in your musical pursuits. But now is better than never.

You can read more about Bernard “Pretty” Purdie on Wikipedia.