They Were ‘On Top Of The World’: The Real Story Of The Carpenters

Published on 07/15/2018
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A Little Secret

Even though she was a stellar drummer, there was a secret reason she had pursued becoming that. The truth is that Karen didn’t want to attend early morning gym classes, so her ticket out was… yep, drums.

A Little Secret

A Little Secret

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Her First Set

Karen managed to convince her parents to buy her a “Ludwig drum set” for $300. Frankie Chavez played an important role in getting Karen introduced and interested in drumming. But Karen wasn’t just curious, she was a fast learner – she mastered the 5/4 in Dave Brubeck’s ‘Take Five’.

Her First Set

Her First Set

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