Karen O

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Credits: Far Out / Karen Miller
Full Name
Karen Lee Orzolek
Born
November 22nd, 1978
Height
5ft 3in
Hometown
Englewood, New Jersey, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $8 million
Partner
Barnaby Clay
Family
Karen O was born in Busan, South Korea, to Munja Orzolek and Bill Orzolek. She married British filmmaker Barnaby Clay in 2011, and the couple have one son.
Years Active
2000–present
Bands
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Top Tracks
'Maps', 'Heads Will Roll', 'Gold Lion', 'Zero', 'Date with the Night'
Top Albums
'Fever to Tell', 'Show Your Bones', 'It's Blitz!', 'Cool It Down', 'Crush Songs'
Records Sold
More than 4 million
Number Ones
'It's Blitz!', 'Cool It Down'
Fun Facts
Karen O received an Academy Award nomination for 'The Moon Song', which she co-wrote with Spike Jonze for the film 'Her'. ### She is famous for her theatrical live performances and extravagant costumes, many of which were designed by fashion designer Christian Joy. ### In addition to her work with Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Karen O has collaborated with artists including Trent Reznor, Danger Mouse, David Byrne, Willie Nelson and Ezra Koenig.
Related Artists
Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Nick Zinner, Brian Chase, LCD Soundsystem, TV on the Radio

Karen O is an American singer-songwriter and musician best known as the lead vocalist of the indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

Renowned for her electrifying stage presence, distinctive voice and fearless artistic style, she became one of the defining figures of the 2000s indie rock revival through acclaimed albums including ‘Fever to Tell’, ‘Show Your Bones’, ‘It’s Blitz!’ and ‘Cool It Down’. Beyond her work with Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Karen O has released solo music, composed film soundtracks and collaborated with artists including Trent Reznor, Danger Mouse, David Byrne and Willie Nelson.

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Karen O is an American singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of Yeah Yeah Yeahs and for songs including 'Maps', 'Heads Will Roll' and 'Gold Lion'.
'Maps' is widely regarded as Karen O's signature song with Yeah Yeah Yeahs, while 'Heads Will Roll', 'Gold Lion', 'Zero' and 'Date with the Night' are also among her best-known recordings.
Yes. Karen O released her debut solo album 'Crush Songs' in 2014 and has also recorded film music, including the Oscar-nominated 'The Moon Song' from 'Her', alongside numerous collaborations with other artists.
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