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Karen Carpenter

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American singer and drummer (1950-1983)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1950 to 1983 · aged 32
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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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Karen Carpenter drumming on stage, early 1970sKaren Carpenter drumming on stage, early 1970sThe Carpenters' star at the Hollywood Walk of FameThe Carpenters' star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Perry ComoAlso in The Perry Como Christmas Show (1974)Tony PelusoAlso in Carpenters: Live at Budokan (1974)Peggy FlemingAlso in The Perry Como Christmas Show (1974)

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About this person

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. Carpenter appeared on Rolling Stone's 2010 list of the 100 greatest singers of all time.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1950 to 1983 · aged 32
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31 languages

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