Biography
Bil Carpenter works as a music researcher with specialized knowledge of gospel music. His professional experience includes a position at the Smithsonian Institute, along with editorial duties at the Journal of Gospel Music. Freelance contributions by Carpenter have appeared in Goldmine, the Journal of Gospel Music, Living Blues, the Washington New Observer, Rejoice, and American Gospel. Among his Desert Island Picks are Laura Lee Love More Than Pride, Fleetwood Mac Rumours, Dionne Warwick Make Way for Dionne, Bruce Springsteen Born in the USA, Tom Petty Damn the Torpedos, Natalie Cole Natalie, Aretha Franklin Sparkle, Various Artists Stax Singles 1959-1, Captain & Tennille Song of Joy, Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan (Self-titled), Bob Dylan Slow Train Coming, and Willie Nelson Always on My Mind.
Albums
Singles
