Forty years ago, on Feb. 4, 1983, Karen Carpenter, the dulcet-voiced singer of soft-rock sibling duo the Carpenters, died at the tragically young age of 32 from heart failure, a complication of the ...

Karen Carpenter, half of the Grammy-winning '70s duo the Carpenters and wholly one of the greatest vocalists of all time, died 40 years ago at age 32. The lead vocalist and superstar drummer — ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Tony Russell/Redferns Anyone delving into the rich vein of 60s songwriting will find ...

Karen Carpenter (1950-1983) remains, more than forty years after her death, a beloved and iconic figure in the music business. She was the frontwoman for the popular duo The Carpenters along with her ...

Music journalist O’Brien (She Bop) reconstructs the life of 1970s and early ’80s pop star Carpenter, from the “intense musical creativity” and sonorous voice that propelled her to fame to the industry ...

In Lead Sister (Rowman & Littlefield, Oct.), O’Brien profiles trailblazing musician Karen Carpenter. Was there an insight that surprised you most as you researched the biography? I wanted to write ...