I mean, I always say it when people ask me about who was my first influence was, or about other women who played drums: The first person I always think of is Karen Carpenter,” legendary ...

She does, however, play the drums for a few numbers, as did Karen Carpenter. "I love to sing music that inspires and uplifts others," she said. "I love to sing music that has a message. Songs with a ...

Karen Carpenter enjoyed testing the limits of her ... When Karen asked for a professional drum kit as a teenager, they purchased it for her though females rarely played drums in the 1960s.

“Singing and playing drums was the most comfortable thing ... Lead Sister: The Story Of Karen Carpenter (Nine Eight Books, £20) is published on Thursday. For free UK P&P, visit ...

Richard and Karen Carpenter formed their first band ... During the show, Karen had taken to playing the drums. However, it soon became clear to them that the viewers would rather have Karen ...

BC TV CENTRE Photo of Karen CARPENTER and Richard CARPENTER and CARPENTERS, Richard Carpenter (keyboard) & Karen Carpenter (drums), performing on BBC 'In Concert' series.

I mean, I always say it when people ask me about who was my first influence was, or about other women who played drums: The first person I always think of is Karen Carpenter,” legendary percussionist ...