My interests; outdoor activities include; basketball, football,museums, walks in the park, jogging, movies, plays, & sporting events. Indoor[my favorite]; all music-related activities; writing, listening, playing. My movies, sports, and my books. My Influences: Music, Drums, Thanks to mom 4 putting me in drum school at age 12,thanx to big sis Andrea, 4 her influence in the vocals dept!, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, Harvey Mason, Jeff Porcaro(R.I.P.) Steve Gadd, Tony Williams, Jack Dejohnette, Omar Hakim, Lenny White, Dave Weckyl, Vinnie Colauita, John "JR" Robinson, Billy Cobham, Dennis Chambers,Tony Royster Jr., Marvin Mcquitty, Jerome Brailey, David Garibaldi, Lil' John Roberts, Tony Thompson, Steve Ferrone, Fred White, Maurice White, Ralph Johnson, Anthony Jackson, Chuck Rainey, Marcus Miller, Verdine White, Stanley Clarke, Stanley Banks,Ron Carter, Sting, Jerry Jemmott, Bobby Watson, Nathan East, Jaco Pastorious, Richard Bona,John Pattittuci, Christian McBride, Earth, Wind & Fire, Rufus featuring Chaka Kahn, Heatwave, Bob Marley & the Wailers, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, Steel Pulse, Santana, War, Tower of Power, Cold Blood, The Pat Metheny Group, The Police, Return to Forever, Fourplay, Chic, D-train, The Isley Bros., Herbie Hancock[the headhunters project], Michael Jackson, The Jackson 5, The Temptations, and last, but definately not least...The "Godfather" of soul, Dr. James Brown...who's music opened up the doors for drummers to get their "groove on"! "my princess diana...i love you." ..
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For me...it's all about family, friendships, working with talented musicians, and of course....the music!...thanx 4 stopping by! .. .... Get your layout at TweakYourPage.com
Music:
I like ALL styles of music, however, contemporary jazz,is what i favor: Fourplay, George Benson, Basia, Peter White, Al Jarreau, Earl Klugh, Bob James, Jeff Lorber, Chris Botti, Brian Culbertson, Grover, Pat Metheny, Norman Brown, David Sanborn, Steve Cole, Kem...just to name a few...also, i enjoy OLD SCHOOL anything!!!!!!And no matter what...will always be a fan of Michael Jackson!
Heroes:
My heroes are my beautiful children... Nakia, Kyrah, Kareem, Kori especially my oldest son, Reginald, who is doing his duty for his country, as a member of the United States Navy! They are my inspiration, for they have taught me to be a better person, without me even realizing it!!!!...which i think is pretty cool! I'd like 2 give shoutouts to: Glenn Gibson, Eric Smith, B.J. Aldrdge[where ever you are], Frankie Carr, Frank Manugalt, Camille Gainer, Dave Jones, Trevor P. Allen[one of the baaadesst bass players i've worked with], Kevin Ellis, Estee, Deborah Hayman, Wayne Cobham, Howie Grate, Kevin Johnson, Key-Bob Rob, Eddie & Lionel Cordue, Barb & Rafael Picon[luv u guys], Slagovia, Homer Fanos, John Hines, Tammi Wolf, John Dechesere, Pat Perkinson[another baaadasss bass player], G-money, Ron Canagata[always encouraging me to sing, sing, sing!...thanks Ron!], "The Spice Of Life", Lanell, Lyette, Tracy, & Stephanie, Mell Miller, Jeff Haynes, Joe Scott, Omar & Qabid Hakim, Venlo Odom, Jerry Brooks, "Double Z", Bobby Ardito, "Dad" Purdie, G-Money,My mother, Barbara Purdie, My sisters, Andrea & Cathy, Thomas Gooding, Norbert Slowly, Lorita Gaskin, Lenny Underwood, Billy Grant[a power player], Darrell Spriggs[my "percussion discussion" buddy], Keith Pray[baby "maceo"],Erasto Bernard, Reggie Pittman, Ron Jackson, Gisele Jackson[vocals 4 days!!!], Nikki, And Steve Jordan Jr., A good friend and "father figure", who taught me so much about life...and gave me a shitload of opportunities over the years...I luv u, Steve...R.I.P.
