Aside from being the producer of a number of acclaimed albums from such artists as Ozzy Osbourne, Abandon Shame, Poison, L.A.

Guns, Dream Theater, Kix, Alice Cooper, Cinderella, Tangier, Heart, Ted Nugent and Demolition Pit, he toured over the years as keyboard player and singer for artists like Rick Springfield, Quiet Riot, the Lou Gramm Band, Cinderella and Foreigner.

In 1997, Purdell founded the production company Three Wishes Inc with broadcasting executive Bill Flowers and Korean superstar Honey.

The first song released on Purdell's album was "Better Way to Die", which made it to the top of the adult contemporary charts.

While on tour with Foreigner lead singer Lou Gramm, Purdell was rushed to a hospital before a show in Quebec City, Canada.