Karen Anne Carpenter (March 2, 1950 – February 4, 1983) was an American singer and drummer, and part of the duo the Carpenters with her brother Richard. Richard Carpenter, the male half of the successful brother-sister singing duo, the Carpenters, still looks the same: 6′ tall, 160 lean pounds, a boyish smile. Watch the video below about his career, life and unfortunately […] She was critically acclaimed for her contralto vocals, and her drumming was praised by contemporary musicians and peers.