An intimate profile of one of the most popular American singers of
the 20th century, this first full-length biography of Karen
Carpenter details every aspect of her life, from her modest
Connecticut upbringing and her rise to stardom in southern
California to the real story of her tragic, untimely death. This
illuminating depiction of a 1970s icon covers her time as lead
singer of the Carpenters--the top-selling American musical act of
the decade--and provides insight into their string of 16
consecutive top-20 hits, including "Close to You," "We've Only Just
Begun," "Top of the World," and "Superstar," as well as a critical
review of her aborted solo career. A behind-the-scenes look into
the life of a superstar, from the prolific recordings and the
relentless touring to the awards, fame, and fortune, this history
also chronicles her struggle with anorexia nervosa and gives
important new details from her autopsy that shed new light on her
death at age 32. Groups such as Sonic Youth and the Corrs and
artists including k. d. lang and Madonna have cited Karen Carpenter
among their major influences, and this definitive biography, based
on exclusive interviews with nearly 100 of her friends and
associates, is a testament to her brief yet remarkable life.
General
Imprint: |
Chicago Review Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2011 |
First published: |
September 2011 |
Authors: |
Randy L Schmidt
|
Foreword by: |
Dionne Warwick
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
351 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-56976-818-1 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-56976-818-8 |
Barcode: |
9781569768181 |
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