The Carpenters facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carpenters
Karen and Richard Carpenter, at the White House on August 1, 1972.
Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Pop, soft rock, adult contemporary
Years active	1969–1983
Labels	A&M
Associated acts	The Richard Carpenter Trio
Past members	Karen Carpenter Richard Carpenter

The Carpenters were a famous American music group. It was a duo made up of a brother and sister, Richard Carpenter and Karen Carpenter. They started making music together in 1969.

The Carpenters became very popular. They had many hit songs like "We've Only Just Begun," "Close to You," "Sing," and "Rainy Days and Mondays." Their music was known for its smooth sound and Karen's clear voice.

Their career as a duo ended in 1983. This was when Karen sadly passed away. Her death was due to health problems linked to an eating disorder. News about her passing helped people learn more about eating disorders.

Even though some people had different opinions about their clean-cut image in the 1970s, the Carpenters' music is still loved today. Many critics now praise their songs. Their music continues to be very popular. They sold over 100 million albums around the world.

Images for kids

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  Karen drumming on stage

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  The Carpenters logo, originally designed for their eponymous album

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  The Carpenters' star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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  A Wurlitzer electric piano similar to that used by Richard in the Carpenters

See also

In Spanish: The Carpenters para niños