Arthur Ira Garfunkel is an American singer, poet, and actor. He is best known for his partnership with Paul Simon in the folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel.
Why did Simon and Garfunkel stop singing together?
Simon and Art Garfunkel had a troubled relationship, leading to artistic disagreements and their breakup in 1970. Their final studio album, Bridge over Troubled Water, was released that January, becoming one of the world’s best-selling albums.
Alongside the songwriting prowess of professional partner Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel’s incredible voice provided some of the best-loved songs of the 20th century, including ‘The Sound of Silence’ and ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’.
Altogether, Art Garfunkel has earned eight Grammys, including a Lifetime Achievement Award. In 1990, he and Simon were also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2008, he was ranked on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.