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**Bio: The Carpenters** The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of sister Karen and brother Richard Carpenter. They were the #1 selling American music act of the 1970s, known for their distinctively soft musical style during a time when louder rock was in demand. Originally from New Haven, Connecticut, the Carpenter family moved to Los Angeles, California, where Richard and Karen initially played jazz. They were briefly known as Spectrum before becoming Carpenters and recording for a small label. In 1969, they met Lou Adler, who signed them to his label. While Richard wrote songs with a partner, many of their hits were written by others, including cover versions of established hits. Their 1973 album featured a 9-song medley of 60s hits recorded like a radio show. Carpenters achieved a record-breaking run of hits on the American Top 40 and Adult Contemporary charts, becoming leading sellers in the soft rock and easy listening genres. They had three #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and fifteen #1 hits on the Adult Contemporary Chart, with total album and single sales exceeding 100 million units. During their 14-year career, the Carpenters recorded 11 albums, five of which contained top 10 singles, released thirty-one singles, produced five television specials, and starred in a short-lived television series. They toured various countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, The Netherlands

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