Richard Carpenter (musician)

Richard Carpenter
Carpenter at the White House in August 1972
Background information
Birth nameRichard Lynn Carpenter
Born (1946-10-15) October 15, 1946
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
OriginDowney, California, U.S.
GenresPop
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
Years active1965–present
LabelsA&M/PolyGram, Decca
Formerly of
Websiterichardandkarencarpenter.com
Spouse
Mary Rudolph
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(m. 1984)​

Richard Lynn Carpenter (born October 15, 1946) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, who formed half of the sibling duo the Carpenters alongside his younger sister Karen. He had numerous roles in the Carpenters, including record producer, arranger, pianist, keyboardist, and songwriter, as well as joining with Karen on harmony vocals.

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