Date of Birth: November 22, 1978
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Biography
Karen O, born Karen Lee Orzolek, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the lead vocalist for the indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs. She was born on November 22, 1978, in South Korea to a Korean mother and a Polish-American father. Raised in New Jersey, Karen O attended Oberlin College before transferring to New York University, where she formed the Yeah Yeah Yeahs with Brian Chase and Nick Zinner in 2000. The band’s debut album, “Fever to Tell,” was released in 2003 and received critical acclaim, propelled by the hit single “Maps.” Known for her distinctive voice and eclectic fashion sense, Karen O quickly became a prominent figure in the indie music scene. She has also pursued a solo career, releasing her debut solo album “Crush Songs” in 2014. In addition to her work with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and her solo projects, Karen O has collaborated with various artists and contributed to film soundtracks, most notably for the movie “Where the Wild Things Are,” for which she received a Grammy nomination. Karen O continues to be a dynamic and influential presence in the music industry, celebrated for her artistic versatility and magnetic stage presence.
5 Interesting Facts about Karen O
1. Karen O’s band, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album for their album “It’s Blitz!”.
2. She composed the soundtrack for the 2009 film “Where the Wild Things Are,” directed by Spike Jonze.
3. Karen O married director Barnaby Clay in 2011.
4. She has collaborated with notable artists like David Lynch, Trent Reznor, and Michael Kiwanuka.
5. In 2015, Karen O won an Ivor Novello Award for her song “The Moon Song” from the film “Her.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Karen O
1. “I think I feel the most comfortable being a little bit uncomfortable.”
2. “Music is the shorthand of emotion.”
3. “I don’t like to be controlled, and I don’t like to be controlled by fear.”
4. “I think there’s always been a misconception that I was always that wild and crazy.”
5. “The process of making music is more important to me than the end result.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Karen O’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $8 million.
Children
Karen O has one child, a son named Django, born in 2015.
Relevant Links
1. [Karen O on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_O
2. [Yeah Yeah Yeahs Official Website](https://yeahyeahyeahs.com/
3. [Karen O’s IMDb Page](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2532932/
4. [Karen O’s Discography on AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/karen-o-mn0000368114
