CHARLIE PURDIE
CHARLIE PURDIE
RELAX. THE DRUMMER IS HERE.
With sixteen years of playing experience, Charlie Purdie is a drummer who brings versatility to his playing and has performed in venues across London, Guildford and Brighton.
Charlie counts famed drummers Stewart Copeland and Larry Mullen Jr among his influences and is proficient in a wide range of genres, demonstrating skilful playing in genres including Rock, Pop, Metal, Reggae, Ska, Funk, Soul, Jazz and Latin.
Charlie has also received recognition for showcasing strong timekeeping, ingenuity and feel in his drum parts, effortlessly weaving grooves and rudiments into his playing.
TESTIMONIALS
'I have been Charlie's drum tutor for ten years. During that time I watched him progress from Trinity Grade 1 to Grade 8 and he is now studying at ACM Guildford. Hard-working, organised and reliable, he has a natural gift for music and I’m sure whatever route he takes into the music business he will succeed and be an asset to anyone who employs him.'
BARRY COOK - THE DRIFTERS, BJORN AGAIN, MCFLY
'Charlie has been a pleasure to work with at ACM and has always gone above/beyond with all aspects of his musical journey. Charlie has a natural ability with the kit all of which is supported by strong technique, stylistic awareness & and musicality. Charlie has a professional attitude, and strong work ethic and is certainly a player to look out for in the future'.
TOBY DRUMMOND - SIR CLIFF RICHARD, SIR RAY DAVIES, THE SEAHORSES
“Charlie Purdie is a walking epitome of a professional, working musician. A genuine “time-keeper” and “bass-kicker”, Charlie has incredible versatility, the ability to keep an entire band in-time and also the dedication to show up on time and well rehearsed. Charlie played original music for me and every single beat and accent was always perfect to what I had written. Coupled with his brilliant sense of rhythm, this lad would be the only drummer I ever bring onto a project.”
MATTHEW JAMES - THE GINGER PRINCE AND COUNCIL
"It was a privilege having Charlie in the Band of the Surrey Yeomanry for over two and a half years, during which time he developed both personally and musically."
MICHAEL WITHERS - M.D. OF THE BAND OF THE SURREY YEOMANRY
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