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Name: Richard Carpenter

Claim To Fame: With his sister Karen, they were one of the most successful singing duos in history... The Carpenters

Where Is He Now: Released a solo album in 1997 - Richard Carpenter: A Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor.

In April 1998, the RIAA certified a number of Carpenters albums gold (Voice of the Heart and An Old Fashioned Christmas), platinum
(Christmas Portrait (1978) and Horizon (1975)) and multi-platinum (Close To You (1970), Now and Then (1973) and Yesterday Once More (1973) - all at two million). Furthermore, it was certified that A Song For You (1972) had sold three million copies, The Carpenters (1971) had sold four million copies, and The Singles 1969-1973 (1973) sold seven million copies.

In 2004 Richard released another Carpenter's album, entitled "Carpenters Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition".

Also in 2004 he produced the 13th studio album of Carpenters music entitled "As Time Goes By", which was actually made in 2001, but was finally released in the USA during April 2004.

In 2005 his cover of "Top of the World" can be heard on Aquafina commercials.

Also in 2005 the album "Singles 1969-1981" was produced for SACD by Richard Carpenter and released on January 11, 2005

You can ask Richard personal questions at his website: www.richardandkarencarpenter.com

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