Who of Karen Carpenter and Alexi Laiho is from farther west?
Karen Carpenter Karen Anne Carpenter (March 2, 1950 – February 4, 1983) was an American singer and drummer, and part of the duo the Carpenters with her brother Richard. She was critically acclaimed for her contralto vocals, and her drumming was praised by contemporary musicians and peers.
Novella Carpenter Novella Carpenter is the author of the 2009 memoir "". The book describes her extensive garden in Ghost Town, a run-down neighborhood about a mile from downtown Oakland, California.