The Carpenters
USA
Formed: 1968
Died: 01 January 1983
Genres: Pop/Rock
Styles: Soft Rock, AM Pop, Early Pop/Rock, Pop/Rock
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With their light, airy melodies and meticulously crafted, clean arrangements, the Carpenters stood in direct contrast with the excessive, gaudy pop/rock of the '70s; yet they became one of the most popular artists of the decade, scoring 12 Top Ten hits, including three number one singles. Karen Carpenter's calm, pretty voice was the most distinctive element of their music, settling in perfectly amidst the precise, lush arrangements provided by her brother Richard. The duo's sound drew more from pre-rock pop than rock & roll, but that didn't pre...
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