The Voice of a Generation
Art Garfunkel is an American singer, actor, and poet. He is most widely recognized for his musical partnership with Paul Simon in the folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. Born in Forest Hills, Queens, New York, Garfunkel’s musical journey began in the 1950s. During the 1960s, the duo achieved significant success with iconic tracks such as "The Sound of Silence," "Mrs. Robinson," "Scarborough Fair," "The Boxer," and "Bridge over Troubled Water."
As a performer, Garfunkel is a tenor known for singing the higher parts in the duo's harmonies. His career includes several notable achievements, such as being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and receiving eight Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2008, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him 86th on its list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.
A Multifaceted Career
Beyond his work with Simon & Garfunkel, Garfunkel has pursued various professional paths. His solo career has seen numerous hits on the Adult Contemporary charts. He has also ventured into acting, appearing in films such as Catch-22 and Carnal Knowledge, for which he received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Additionally, he has worked as a teacher and a poet, releasing a collection of prose poetry titled Still Water.
His diverse interests and activities include:
