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Karen Carpenter
March 2, 1950 – February 4, 1983
American singer and drummer (1950–1983)
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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. Carpenter appeared on Rolling Stone's 2010 list of the 100 greatest singers of all time.
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- Birthday · March 2
- Anniversary · February 4
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