Karen Carpenter

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Karen Carpenter: Close To Her Drums

Karen Carpenter’s intuitive choice of instruments was drums, but she had to break down a few invisible walls, crack a few glass ceilings, and crash a few cymbals along the way. However, by the height of her career with her…

By Scott Gudell
May 31, 2022

Karen Carpenter 1950-1983

On February 3rd, Karen Carpenter died of a massive cardiac arrest. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Robyn Flans
Dec 5, 2017

Liberty DeVitto

Liberty DeVitto's personality reflects a man who is seemingly unaffected by his tremendous success. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Cheech Iero
Oct 13, 2017

What Do You Know About...Karen Carpenter?

One of the most iconic vocalists in pop history was also a drummer—and a damned good one. So why do we still need reminding? TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
Feb 23, 2017

April 2001 - Volume 25 • Number 4

Billy Martin, Luis Conte, Tommy Stewart, Marco Minnemann, Vernel Fournier, Rob Bourdon, Jim Chapin, Scott Amendola, Mike Portnoy, Kirk Covington, Terry Silverlight, Karen Carpenter, David Garibaldi, Tony Verderosa, Ken Vogel, Peter Erskine, Osami Mizuno, Ron Spagnardi, Michael Miller, Lauren Vogel…

Modern Drummer
Apr 1, 2001
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