RockGeek Fact of the Day #003 By ScottIn RockGeek Fact of the Day1 Min read Happy 64th Birthday to the pride of Downey, CA — Richard Carpenter. As one of (and later 2/3 …) of The Carpenters with his sister Karen, they made easy listening even easier. Nixon loved ’em, millions mocked ’em, and well … judge for yourself 🙂