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Carpenters, also known as The Carpenters, were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen (1950–1983) and Richard Carpenter (born 1946). They produced a distinctive soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's harmonizing, arranging, and composition skills.
Karen Anne Carpenter (March 2, 1950 – February 4, 1983) was an American singer and drummer who formed half of the highly successful duo Carpenters with her older brother Richard. With a distinctive three-octave contralto range, she was praised by her peers for her vocal skills.
Mar 17, 2017 · Members: Karen Carpenter (b. March 2, 1950, New Haven, CT; d. February 4, 1983, Downey, CA): lead vocals, drums. Richard Carpenter (b. October 15, 1946, New Haven, CT): piano, backing vocals. Claims to fame: The most successful soft-rock act of the Seventies. Brought a new level of romantic sophistication to sunshine pop.
The Carpenters were brother and sister Richard Carpenter and Karen Carpenter. Both grew up in Downey, California and were very musical at an early age. Richard Carpenter started his own instrumental band with his sister Karen called "The Richard Carpenter Trio."
At Long Beach, Richard also met Gary Sims, Dan Woodhams, and Doug Strawn, who later became members of the Carpenters’ live band. The Richard Carpenter Trio, Spectrum and Summerchimes. Carpenter created the Richard Carpenter Trio in 1965 with sister Karen and friend Wes Jacobs.
Carpenters, also known as The Carpenters, were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen (1950–1983) and Richard Carpenter. They produced a distinctive soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's harmonizing, arranging, and composition skills.
Nov 19, 2021 · Written by Mike Cidoni Lennox and Chris May, the massive, definitive biography chronicles the duo’s career in elaborate detail, based on more than 100 hours of interviews with Richard and...
With a trademark sound highlighted by brother Richard’s multi-layered production and sister Karen’s timeless voice, the Carpenters set a new standard for melodic pop. The public caught on immediately, making the Carpenters the top-selling American artists of the 1970s.
Explore Carpenters's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Carpenters on AllMusic.
Jun 4, 2008 · Carpenters website, the official, authorized by Richard Carpenter, includes photos of the Carpenters and notes from recordings, news, discography, memorial to Karen Carpenter, FAQs and more.
