Art Garfunkel is known and celebrated as the “Voice
of Generations” in entertainment history. He is an 8x Grammy Award
winner including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition, he
is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and Rolling Stone Magazine
names him one of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.
As architect and lead singer of Simon & Garfunkel, he shaped
modern popular culture with songs such as "Bridge Over Troubled Water,"
"The Sound of Silence," and "Mrs. Robinson." His voice defines eras and
continues to influence artists and audiences worldwide.
Beyond his work leading S & G, Art Garfunkel enjoys a
distinguished solo career and a notable body of work as an author,
actor, and poet. As a solo artist, he has released a series of acclaimed
albums, including Angel Clare, Breakaway, and Watermark, earning chart
success and critical recognition for his interpretive depth and
signature vocal style. His solo recordings produced enduring favorites
such as I Only Have Eyes for You, (What a) Wonderful World, All I Know,
and Bright Eyes, the latter becoming an international number one.
Garfunkel has also appeared as an actor in major motion pictures,
including Carnal Knowledge, Catch-22 and Bad Timing expanding his
artistic reach beyond music. Garfunkel is an author and a poet
reinforcing his reputation as a multifaceted and enduring creative
force.
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