Art Garfunkel

Art Garfunkel is an American singer known for his high tenor voice and his partnership with Paul Simon in the folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel.

Their close harmonies on songs like "The Sound of Silence" and "Bridge over Troubled Water" defined 1960s acoustic pop.

After the duo's breakup, Garfunkel pursued a solo career and occasional acting.

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Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G