Lead Sister

Lucy O'Brien

Lead Sister
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Country
United States
Published
8 October 2024
Pages
370
ISBN
9781538196410

Lead Sister

Lucy O'Brien

"This may well become the definitive biography of Carpenter....Pop music fans will appreciate this strong biography." --Library Journal, Starred Review

Named a Financial Times 2023 Best Book of the Year - Pop Music Named one of The Times and The Sunday Times, UK 17 best rock and pop music books of 2023

A groundbreaking biography reevaluating the life and legacy of transcendent musician Karen Carpenter

As one of the biggest-selling acts of the 1970s, the Carpenters are celebrated for their melodic pop and unforgettable hits like "Close to You," "Yesterday," and "Top of the World." Though Karen is rightly recognized as one of the greatest singers in popular music, the tragedy of her early death in 1983 at the young age of just thirty-two sometimes overshadows her incredible achievements. She has often been portrayed as a victim, controlled by her family and exploited by the music industry.

Forty years after her death, this biography reframes her life and legacy as a pioneering woman with her own vision and agency. With exclusive interviews with friends, musicians, and collaborators, bestselling author Lucy O'Brien explores Karen's contributions as a singer, drummer, arranger, and producer, and traces the roots of the Carpenters' iconic sound. Lead Sister also honors Karen's triumphs in the face of her struggle with anorexia, providing contemporary perspectives on eating disorders and mental health. Despite the chronic nature of her illness, Karen Carpenter was, above all, a creative, dedicated, and assured artist whose music delivers an emotional resonance that has transcended generations--and that is how she should be remembered.

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