Carole King

Aliases: Carol King
Real name: Carol Joan Klein
Born: February 9, 1942
Country: United States
IPI: 00012136537 2 works
00016226512 240 works
00056634861 5 works
Affiliation: BMI
Comments: Legendary songwriter, musician (piano, guitar) and singer. King won four Grammy Awards in 1972 all connected to her album Tapestry. In addition, among other honors, she has been inducted into both of the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 (for songwriting) and in 2021 (as performer). She received the 2002 Johnny Mercer Award for her high quality of songwriting.
Member of: The City [US] (1968-1969)
Broadway for Orlando (2016)
Family: Louise Goffin Daughter
Gerry Goffin Spouse (1959-1968)
Sherry Goffin Kondor Daughter
Charles Larkey Husband (1970-1976)
Related: Gerry Goffin Songwriting collaborator
James Taylor [US] Frequent collaborator (since 1970)
Related labels: King's X Records
Rockingale Records