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Bernard Purdie

American R&B, soul and funk drummer
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Summary

Bernard Purdie is a human[1]. He was born in Elkton[2]. He was born on June 11, 1939[3]. He worked as a jazz musician[4], drummer[5], session musician[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (991 views/month, #6,443 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Bernard Purdie's place of birth was Elkton[2].
  • Bernard Purdie was born on June 11, 1939[3].
  • Bernard Purdie held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Bernard Purdie worked as a jazz musician[4].
  • Bernard Purdie worked as a drummer[5].
  • Bernard Purdie's professions included session musician[6].
  • Bernard Purdie worked as a musician[7].
  • Bernard Purdie's education included a stint at Elkton High School[10].
  • Bernard Purdie is recorded as male[11].
  • Bernard Purdie's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Bernard Purdie's genre is soul[13].
  • Bernard Purdie's record label is recorded as A&M Records[14].
  • Bernard Purdie's record label is recorded as Flying Dutchman Records[15].
  • Bernard Purdie's Commons category is recorded as Bernard Purdie[16].
  • Bernard Purdie's family name is recorded as Purdie[17].
  • Bernard Purdie's given name is recorded as Bernard[18].
  • Bernard Purdie's instrument is recorded as drum kit[19].
  • Bernard Purdie's start of work period is recorded as 1958[20].
  • Bernard Purdie's P14750 is recorded as 84F2-F883-A5EC-57FE-DAD3[21].

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Origins and Family

Bernard Purdie was born in Elkton[2]. He was born on June 11, 1939[3].

Education

Bernard Purdie's education included a stint at Elkton High School[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jazz musician[4], drummer[5], session musician[6], and musician[7].

Why It Matters

Bernard Purdie ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (991 views/month, #6,443 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Bernard Purdie born?

Bernard Purdie was born in Elkton[2].

What did Bernard Purdie do for work?

Bernard Purdie worked as jazz musician[4], drummer[5], session musician[6], and musician[7].

Where did Bernard Purdie go to school?

Bernard Purdie was educated at Elkton High School[10].

Related Entities

A&M Records United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 84F2-F883-A5EC-57FE-DAD3
    Place of birth → Elkton
    Shazam artist id → 3075652
    Educated at → Elkton High School
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