Karen Carpenter was an American singer, drummer, and television personality, best known for her vocal performances. She is best known for being a band member of the band .

Born In New Haven

Karen Carpenter's full name is Karen Anne Carpenter. She was born on , to her father Harold Carpenter, and mother Agnes Carpenter, in New Haven, Connecticut, the United States of America.

Karen Carpenter is a late American singer
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She was always interested in singing and taking part in various singing competitions since her childhood.

Karen Carpenter grew up in Connecticut where she completed her primary education and then moved to Downey, California for her further studies. There she completed her graduation from Downey High School.

Karen Carpenter lived with her parents until was 24.

Her Musical Career

In September-October 1971, two years after the Carpenters' debut album, she and her brother bought two apartment buildings in Downey as a financial investment.

Karen was interested in music from her early school days, she officially debuted in the music industry with an album "Ticket to Ride" along with her brother.

Her first album failed to give her the deserved exposure but she did not give up on her musical career. Karen again released her next album "" which was a huge success and she established herself as a singer.

Karen Carpenter first appeared in a TV Special aired on , and later in 80's she performed a medley of standards in a duet with Ella Fitzgerald on the Carpenters' television program "".