Simon & Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel are renowned as one of the most influential folk-rock duos of the 1960s. Comprising singer-songwriter Paul Simon and singer Art Garfunkel, they met in elementary school in Queens, New York, in 1953. Initially performing as Tom & Jerry, they achieved minor success with "Hey Schoolgirl" in 1957. Regrouping in 1963, they signed with Columbia Records and released their debut album, "Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M." Their breakthrough came with the electric version of "The Sound of Silence," which reached number one in 1966. Their discography includes iconic albums like "Sounds of Silence," "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme," "Bookends," and "Bridge over Troubled Water." The duo's music was featured in the film "The Graduate," further boosting their popularity. Known for hits like "Mrs. Robinson," "Homeward Bound," and "The Boxer," Simon & Garfunkel won numerous Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. Despite their breakup in 1970, they have reunited for several performances, including the iconic 1981 Central Park concert.