Meg White is the drummer and female half of the "sibling" rock duo, The White Stripes. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, The White Stripes are famous for number one hits such as "Seven Nation Army." They are also known for their punk, rock and blues-infused music and a strict fashion color code of red, white and black. There has been quite a bit of controversy as to the true nature of the relationship between Meg and Jack White. While the "characters" of The White Stripes are brother and sister, Meg and Jack White were, in fact, husband and wife.
Maureen Tucker, commonly called "Moe," was one of the drummers in the legendary New York City rock group the Velvet Underground, which featured vocals from Lou Reed. Moe and the Velvet Underground were promoted by Andy Warhol and frequently rehearsed at his infamous "Factory." She played the drums on all of the band's studios albums, with the exception of "Loaded," and is known for her distinct self-taught drumming style that does not use cymbals. Moe Tucker has more recently gained media exposure for participating in a Georgia "Tea Party" in 2010, when she spoke out against Socialism in the United States.
Karen Carpenter sang and played the drums as part of the sibling duo the Carpenters, who recorded hits such as "Close to You." Karen made music with the Carpenters for 14 years, during which they released 11 albums and won three Grammy awards. The Carpenters were the No. 1-selling group of the 1970s and earned five platinum records, but unfortunately Karen Carpenter's battle with anorexia is perhaps just as famous as her music. Karen's anorexia was not necessarily apparent in the beginning of her musical career but by the mid-1970s her weight had dropped to a shockingly low 80 lbs. and she began passing out during performances. By 1983, the stress she had put on her body through anorexia was too much for her heart and Karen Carpenter died of cardiac arrest.