69-year-old Karen Carpenter lives in Los Angeles, California. She has also lived in Downey, California. She went to school at the Downey High School. She has worked for A&m Records and Entertainer. Positions she has held include Singer and Drummer. Some of her favorite music is by Pop, Shania Twain , James Taylor, Soft Rock, The Beach Boys, Karen Carpenter, Dusty Springfield, The Carpenters and Herb Alpert.