Early Life and Brooklyn
Carole King was born Carol Joan Klein in Manhattan and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. She spent her childhood and teenage years in the borough, attending James Madison High School.
Move to Los Angeles and California
King moved to Los Angeles in the early 1960s to pursue a career in songwriting. She later settled in the San Fernando Valley area, where she co-wrote many of her classic hits with Gerry Goffin.
Later Homes and Current Residence
For decades, King has lived in California, primarily in the Malibu and Los Angeles area. She has also owned property in other parts of the state. Learn more about her life and career on Biography.com.
