[1] Purdy was also a member of Dallas alternative band Slowpoke[4][5][6] and appears on their LP Madchen (Grass Records) and their Ice Minus (Direct Hit) 7-inch vinyl release.
[4][5][6] Their 10" EP entitled Triple Limes was released on Direct Hit records in 1996 and received favorable reviews, a few months before the band dissolved due to a revolving door of rhythm sections and lackluster audience support.
In the interim, Purdy played with Fury III, guitarist Nate Fowler's Elixer, Tommy Hale, Jasper Stone and Ruffled Feathers.
In 2001 Purdy and Suede reconvened to form critical favorite Nope[5][6] and produced the full length pop/rock CD Gettin Up The Rent (Backlash Records).
In 2023, Purdy released three albums digitally via Contrampo Records- The Death of Richey, Fever Down, and 2nd Class Wolf.