# Simon & Garfunkel

> American folk music duo

**Wikidata**: [Q484918](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q484918)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_&_Garfunkel)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/simon-garfunkel

## Summary

Simon & Garfunkel is an American folk rock duo formed in 1957. The group consists of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, who met as children in Queens, New York. They rose to prominence in the mid-1960s with their harmonious vocals and thoughtful lyrics, becoming one of the most iconic musical partnerships in popular music history. Their sound blended folk, rock, and pop elements, creating a distinctive style that resonated with audiences during the counterculture era.


## References

1. AllMusic
2. [Source](https://web.archive.org/web/20150928174505/http://www.ripitup.co.nz/music/new-article-page/)
3. [Source](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/simon-garfunkel-mn0000038936/biography)
4. BnF authorities
5. MusicBrainz
6. Virtual International Authority File
7. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
8. [Source](http://www.acclaimedmusic.net/album/A188.htm)
9. BBC Things
10. Discogs
11. The Guardian
12. Carnegie Hall linked open data