New Band
Karen and Richard formed a larger band with other Long Beach State musicians in 1967. They named the band, “Spectrum”. They sent demos to many labels in Los Angeles but none responded positively. Psychedelic rock was the popular genre at that moment and labels thought the music the band made was too mellow. Similarly, clubs refused to play their music because it was not something one could dance to. Spectrum disbanded just a year after its formation.
New Band
Duo
Jacobs left to join the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 1967. Months later, the siblings began playing as a duo under the name, the “Carpenters.” They recorded demos that they would send to A&M records. They also performed in the ‘’All American College Show” at around the same time. Luckily, A&M Records decided to sign them for their unique sound in 1969.
Duo