Karen Carpenter known by the public for her singing but, widely regarded by drummers such as Buddy Rich as a great drummer dies of anorexia nervosa Feb. 4 1983. Although she was separated from her husband Tom Burris and their divorce was soon to be final, he attended the funeral and placed his ring in her casket.Thursday, February 4, 2010
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Karen Carpenter known by the public for her singing but, widely regarded by drummers such as Buddy Rich as a great drummer dies of anorexia nervosa Feb. 4 1983. Although she was separated from her husband Tom Burris and their divorce was soon to be final, he attended the funeral and placed his ring in her casket.
What a voice. Yep I grew up hearing it and miss it. Good one chupa.
ReplyDeleteI gotta echo Sharky. Karen had one of the purest voices ever.
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I miss her too.
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