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American soft rock duo of siblings Richard and Karen Carpenter, renowned for their melodic pop ballads and Karen's distinctive contralto vocals.Formed in 1969 in Downey, California. Released 10 studio albums, won 3 Grammy Awards, and sold over 100 million records worldwide. Pioneered a smooth, melodic sound that dominated 1970s pop charts before disbanding after Karen's death....