152. The Carpenters

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If you ask people about the Carpenters, chances are you will hear two distinct opinions. Those who loved them will point to the warm soothing voice of Karen Carpenter and the skillfully crafted Pop songs that they produced. Their detractors point towards their lack of Rock and Roll sound and consider their saccharine sweet music as an indicator of all that was wrong with AM radio in the 70’s. As the Carpenters have never been nominated, we figure we know what the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Committee thinks.

 

 


Should The Carpenters be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 93.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 1.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 1.2%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 3.8%

The Bullet Points

  • Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 1995
  • Country of Origin: U.S.A. (New Haven, CT)
  • Why they will get in:

     Their sweet harmonies remain played today.

     
  • Why they won't get in: Thery have next to no rock and roll credibility.
  • Nominated in: Never
  • Essential Albums:

    Close to You (1970)
    Carpenters (1971)
    A Song For You (1972)
    Now & Then (1973)

     
  • Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Close to You (From Close to You, 1970)
    We’ve Only Just Begun (From Close to You, 1970)
    Rainiy Days and Monday (From Carpenters, 1971)
    Superstar (From Carpenters, 1971)
    Calling Occupants From Interplanetary Craft (From Passage, 1977)

Should The Carpenters be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 93.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 1.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 1.2%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 3.8%

THE FAB FOUR: TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES' "HELP!" AND THE HITS

Apr 03, 2026

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Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, 600 East Grace St., Richmond, United States Of America

THE FAB FOUR: TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES' "HELP!" AND THE HITS

Apr 03, 2026

Buy your Tickets to see The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles' "Help!" and the Hits HERE!

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, 600 East Grace Street, Richmond, United States Of America

CARPENTERS LEGACY

Apr 04, 2026

Buy your Tickets to see Carpenters Legacy HERE!

V Theater at Planet Hollywood Inside the Miracle Mile Mall, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd South Suite 360A, Las Vegas, United States Of America

HEALTH W/ CARPENTER BRUT

Apr 04, 2026

Buy your Tickets to see Health w/ Carpenter Brut HERE!

Roseland Theater, 6 NW 6th Avenue, Portland, United States Of America

 
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