Richard Carpenter

Richard Carpenter 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.

Pop Singer

October 15, 1946

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Richard Carpenter, an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, is best known for being part of the popular sibling duo, The Carpenters, with his late sister Karen. They achieved great success in the 1970s with their soft rock hits such as “Close to You,” “We’ve Only Just Begun,” and “Rainy Days and Mondays.” Richard’s contributions to the duo included working as a record producer, arranger, pianist, keyboardist, and songwriter. He has also composed music for television shows like “The Tony Danza Show” and has won three Grammy Awards, selling over 100 million records worldwide. Some of their other notable works include “Superstar,” “Top of the World,” and “Ticket to Ride.”

Apart from his musical career, Richard is an avid collector of 1960s and 1970s television game shows, including episodes of “Password,” “The Price Is Right,” and “What’s My Line?” He has even participated as a contestant on “Password Plus” and “Win, Lose or Draw.” Additionally, he is a passionate baseball fan who enjoys attending games in his spare time.

Even after the tragic loss of his sister Karen in 1983, Richard Carpenter’s music continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Their greatest album, “Singles 1969-1973,” remains a cherished compilation of their hits. The Carpenters’ timeless songs, combined with Richard’s exceptional songcraft and recording expertise, have secured their place in music history.