Karen Carpenter

Karen Carpenter
The most beautiful and soothing voice I've ever heard!
Karen Anne Carpenter (March 2, 1950 - February 4, 1983) was a highly successful American singer and drummer. She and her brother, Richard, formed the popular 1970s duo, The Carpenters. In recent years, artists such as Madonna, Shania Twain, and k. d. lang, among others, have cited her as a musical influence.  If I Were A Carpenter is a tribute album to the Carpenters featuring several alternative rock bands covering the tunes performed by Richard and Karen Carpenter. (One of the most acclaime...

Karen Carpenter
Karen Carpenter Remembered
Karen Carpenter had the most wonderful voice. It's a shame it was lost so early. She, and her brother Richard, formed The Carpenters. She did lead vocals and drums. As well as an accomplished singer, she was also recognized as a leading drummer. Karen suffered from anorexia nervosa, and died from complications from the disease.

Karen Carpenter
Karen Carpenter  was a very successful American singer and drummer. She was part of the duo 'The Carpenters'. From 1965 to 1968, Karen, her brother Richard and his college friend Wes Jacobs, a bassist and tuba player, formed The Richard Carpenter Trio. The band played jazz at numerous nightclubs, and also appeared on a TV talent show called Your All American College Show. Karen, Richard, and other musicians, including Gary Sims and John Bettis, also performed as an ensemble known as Spectrum...