Karen Carpenter was an American singer and drummer who was the lead vocalist for the 1970s duo The Carpenters, which she formed with her brother Richard. She was known for her distinctive voice and her ability to convey emotional depth through her music.

Karen Carpenter was born in New Haven, Connecticut in 1950 and grew up in Downey, California.
She began playing the drums at an early age and eventually became the drummer for The Carpenters. In addition to her work with The Carpenters, Karen Carpenter also released a solo album in 1979. She struggled with anorexia nervosa and died of heart failure at the age of 32 in 1983.

Some of Karen Carpenter's top hits with The Carpenters include:

"Close to You"
"We've Only Just Begun"
"Rainy Days and Mondays"
"Superstar"
"Yesterday Once More"
"Top of the World"
"Bless the Beasts and Children"
"Hurting Each Other"
"It's Going to Take Some Time"
"Goodbye to Love"
The Carpenters were known for their smooth, melodic sound and Karen Carpenter's distinctive, emotive vocals. They had numerous hits on the pop and adult contemporary charts during the 1970s and are still widely remembered and admired for their contributions to popular music.