| New Yorkers Paul
Simon & Garfunkel began as a late-1950s doo-wop group called Tom
& Jerry. In the '60s, they turned to folk, with an extended stay in
London bringing a heavy British folk influence into Simon's work. When a
rock band was overdubbed onto the original acoustic version of their
single "The Sounds of Silence," a hit resulted and helped
further the then-nascent folk-rock movement. The pair's subsequent
albums produced a long stream of catchy-but-brainy hit singles and saw
the exploration of various styles, foreshadowing the eclecticism of
Simon's solo career. Although the duo split after 1970's BRIDGE OVER
TROUBLED WATER, they have reunited for performances on a few occasions,
including a tour in 2003 |
