Karen O

Karen O
Orzolek performing with Yeah Yeah Yeahs in 2018
Orzolek performing with Yeah Yeah Yeahs in 2018
Background information
Birth nameKaren Lee Orzolek
Also known asMarshmellow
Born (1978-11-22) November 22, 1978 (age 45)
Seoul, South Korea
OriginEnglewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • keyboards
  • guitar
Years active2000–present
Labels
Member ofYeah Yeah Yeahs
Spouse
(m. 2011)
Websitekarenomusic.com

Karen Lee Orzolek (born November 22, 1978)[1] is a South Korean-born American singer, musician, and songwriter. She is the lead vocalist of the indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

  1. ^ Marks, Craig (February 25, 2009). "Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Stayin' Alive". Spin. Archived from the original on May 20, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2010. On a wintry evening in late November [2008], Karen O celebrated her 30th birthday by ...