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February 1974: Karen Carpenter (1950 - 1983), vocals and drums, and Richard Carpenter, piano and vocals, during their British Tour, dressed in matching denim outfits. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

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February 1974: Karen Carpenter (1950 - 1983), vocals and drums, and Richard Carpenter, piano and vocals, during their British Tour, dressed in matching denim outfits. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

1977: Richard and Karen Carpenter (1950 - 1983) of the American brother and sister pop duo the Carpenters, at an ABC-TV Party at the Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Max B. Miller/Fotos International/Getty Images)

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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 pe... Read More

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