theninjarabbit
Well-Known Member
I was reading around about Karen's winning of a Playboy magazine poll for "Best Rock Drummer of the Year" in 1975 and I discovered this forum post.
Karen Carpenter ~ 1975 'Playboy Magazine' ~ Best Rock Drummer of the Year »
Playboy Reader's Poll
1 .... Karen Carpenter
2 .... John Bonham
3 .... Ringo Starr
4 .... Keith Moon
5 .... Mick Fleetwood
True Story
Karen 'KC' Carpenter, after seeing that she won a Reader's Poll as being named
Playboy's 1975 Best Rock Drummer of the Year.
"I am both humbled and embarrassed by being named as the Best Rock Drummer.
There are many talented Drummers out there, and to even be considered 'good'
is a tremendous recognition."
"I heard that John Bonham {of Led Zeppelin} is quite upset. I hope he is not
mad at me, as I had nothing to do with the Poll. But, he said that I couldn't last
10-Minutes with Led Zeppelin."
"Well I just want him to know, that I love Led Zeppelin, and I can play a decent
set of songs that they recorded. Just watch me now."
Karen then jumped behind the 'Drum Kit', and handled herself quite well while
banging out > "Babe, I'm Going to Leave You" > while also singing the song and
not missing a beat.
Does anybody know where this interview is?
She was so humble about her own talents, it's great. In terms of "rock" I guess a lot of people would disagree, but the definition of "rock" is subjective to a lot of people. I think KC is in a league all her own. A lot of people on there disagreed, but recognized her talents.
My mother being a HUGE Led Zeppelin fan, I wish this playing and singing of "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" existed in recording/video so I could show her. She loves Karen --and I'm sure she'd be surprised to hear Karen loved Led Zeppelin-- but I think she took more of John Bonham's side.
Karen Carpenter ~ 1975 'Playboy Magazine' ~ Best Rock Drummer of the Year »
Playboy Reader's Poll
1 .... Karen Carpenter
2 .... John Bonham
3 .... Ringo Starr
4 .... Keith Moon
5 .... Mick Fleetwood
True Story
Karen 'KC' Carpenter, after seeing that she won a Reader's Poll as being named
Playboy's 1975 Best Rock Drummer of the Year.
"I am both humbled and embarrassed by being named as the Best Rock Drummer.
There are many talented Drummers out there, and to even be considered 'good'
is a tremendous recognition."
"I heard that John Bonham {of Led Zeppelin} is quite upset. I hope he is not
mad at me, as I had nothing to do with the Poll. But, he said that I couldn't last
10-Minutes with Led Zeppelin."
"Well I just want him to know, that I love Led Zeppelin, and I can play a decent
set of songs that they recorded. Just watch me now."
Karen then jumped behind the 'Drum Kit', and handled herself quite well while
banging out > "Babe, I'm Going to Leave You" > while also singing the song and
not missing a beat.
Does anybody know where this interview is?
She was so humble about her own talents, it's great. In terms of "rock" I guess a lot of people would disagree, but the definition of "rock" is subjective to a lot of people. I think KC is in a league all her own. A lot of people on there disagreed, but recognized her talents.
My mother being a HUGE Led Zeppelin fan, I wish this playing and singing of "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" existed in recording/video so I could show her. She loves Karen --and I'm sure she'd be surprised to hear Karen loved Led Zeppelin-- but I think she took more of John Bonham's side.