 Verrell played on many Heath hits, including "The Champ", "Hot Toddy" and "Swingin' Shepherd Blues".One of his best known drum solos with the orchestra was the "Hawaiian War Chant".After leaving Heath’s band Verrell focused on session work and backed many popular artists, including Winifred Atwell, Jack Jones, Tony Bennett, Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Petula Clark and Strawbs.