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Who primarily took the role of lead vocalist in the Carpenters?

  • Richard Carpenter

  • Karen Carpenter

  • Both equally

  • Neither, they used session musicians

Answer

Karen Carpenter (1950–1983) was the lead vocalist in the American pop duo the Carpenters. With her brother Richard, Carpenter was the lead singer on their songs, and her distinctive soprano voice and her and Richard's harmonizing vocals were major factors in the duo's success.
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