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red dog 1

(30,976 posts) Sat May 10, 2025, 06:44 PM May 10

Pose a question about a band [View all]

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Karen Carpenter originally played drums in "The Carpenters" (she was a skilled drummer), but after a while, her brother Richard and manager Sherwin Bash persuaded her to stand at the microphone to sing the band's hits while another musician played the drums.
What well-known drummer served as the band's other drummer for many years? (answered)

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Pose a question about a band [View all] red dog 1 May 10 OP

I used to know this one Earl_from_PA May 10 #1

What semi-famous musician and band leader was in a Billy Bob Thornton movie and died on stage during a music show? Eko May 10 #2

Hal Blaine Did all of The Carpenters session recording work, but... Brother Buzz May 11 #3

That is how I remember it... GReedDiamond May 11 #4

Along with Earl Palmer, I assume Brother Buzz May 11 #6

KISS - fancy kit not required when you have the talent JoseBalow May 11 #8

In my mind, Levon helm was the quintessential KISS drummer Brother Buzz May 11 #9

Levon left The Band for a short time VGNonly May 12 #10

Before The Band broke up? Brother Buzz May 12 #12

After they left Ronnie Hawkins VGNonly May 12 #14

Here's a fun nugget Brother Buzz May 12 #18

That's a HOOT! VGNonly May 13 #19

Miss Vicky, or something. I passed on that spectacle. Brother Buzz May 13 #20

Ding! red dog 1 May 11 #5

And arranging the music Brother Buzz May 11 #7

Jim Gordon played for The Carpenters for two albums. VGNonly May 12 #11

Joe Osborn could have taken the victory lap for The Carpenters success, and he did play bass on EVERY album Brother Buzz May 12 #13

Jim Gordon played drums with everyone VGNonly May 12 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Abolishinist May 12 #16

I saw the Beach Boys in December of 1964. Abolishinist May 12 #17

I would guess Glen Campbell. VGNonly May 13 #21

That's right, it was Glen Campbell. Abolishinist May 13 #22

Before The Rolling Stones became famous, what cereal did they record a jingle for? red dog 1 Saturday #23