My fave drummer.
Going on memory I thought she was named drummer of the year and John Bonham had a fit about it.
“Hey, mom, look, I’m up here, I finally made it
I’m playing the drums again, too
Don’t be sad, the band doesn’t sound half bad
And I remember, mom, what you said
You said, “Honey, you look so underfed””
You’re “Who” thread got pulled awhile ago. I enjoyed the drummer.
Is that her drum solo in, We’ve Only Just Begun?
The first video didn’t really provide a lot of opportunity for drum fills. Her voice was not all the way developed yet.
Of course for other drummers who headline the act we have Dave Clark and Gary Lewis (ok, his drumming had assists).
as a lifelong drummer and percussionist, she was as good as any of the very best...except maybe Buddy Rich. met him at a drum clinic in Florida. 8 feet away with my 4 y.o.son on my hip, as mesmerized as I was! could feel every stick strike. I almost quit playing, but I didn’t. too bad my son never picked it up. went into computers instead. best up close and personal drumming clinic ever. sure wish Karen had done one because I would have traveled across the country to be there. damn...getting old sucks more when your hero’s are mostly gone. if you’re a drummer, keep on drumming. if not...don’t give up hope. 3/4 time rolling on our.
Cute high school girl, in a cheerleader outfit, just knockin' it out on the drums. Fun video.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2463920703870812&locale=gl_ES
I think her drumming would make Moon and Bonham writhe on the floor in fear. Ringo might be able to keep up with her but he’d be a half beat off.
She was amazing! The ending scene of her 1976 TV Special has some amazing special effects with her playing drums in the background and foreground.
What an infectious smile and enthusiasm!
I love Karen Carpenter, but, the first video is sped up by about 20%.
Virtuoso
Never used that word before
There is a young German girl who plays the drums who is far better than Karen Carpenter was, and she could give the drumming greats a run for their money. I forget what her name was.
Meh....
Hal Blaine is the drummer on most, if not all, Carpenters tracks. He had a tough time convincing Karen’s Mom and Dad that she was better suited to solo vocal role.
The production quality of Carpenters recordings is nearly unparalleled. I was into Yes back then, not paying much attention. Over the years it has become much more apparent how talented she was.
Once they put her out front and she just sang, they never could find a drummer as good as Karen.
So far above them