Karen Carpenter
American singer and drummer (1950-1983) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 32
Karen Anne Carpenter was an American musician who was the lead vocalist and drummer of the highly successful duo the Carpenters, formed with her older brother Richard. With a distinctive three-octave contralto range, she was praised by her peers for her vocal skills.
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Carpenter appeared on Rolling Stone's 2010 list of the 100 greatest singers of all time.