Entries by Lucy O'Brien

‘She was no submissive puppet’: how I discovered the real Karen Carpenter’s determination and drive March 5, 2023 in /by

Since her death 40 years ago, the singer has been cast as a victim. But she had a strong, ambitious side – as I found outWith their rapturous harmonies and lush production, the Carpenters were one of the biggest acts in the 1970s, selling over 100 mill...