Thursday, February 4, 2010

This Day In History

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.

3 comments:

LandShark 5150 said...

What a voice. Yep I grew up hearing it and miss it. Good one chupa.

an Donalbane said...

I gotta echo Sharky. Karen had one of the purest voices ever.

For all we know.

Opus #6 said...

I miss her too.