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Richard and Karen Carpenter:

While Richard was a very talented pianist, Karen was a very prolific

drummer... one of the very best in the music industry

Karen Carpenter

March 2, 1950 – February 4, 1983

Karen Anne Carpenter (March 2, 1950 – February 4, 1983) was an American musician who was the lead vocalist and early 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's work continues to attract praise, including appearing on Rolling Stone's 2010 list of the 100 greatest singers of all time.