Simon & Garfunkel

The Profile

Simon & Garfunkel are an American folk-rock duo from Queens, New York. Active primarily in the 1960s, they released five studio albums and became known for close harmonies and songs like The Sound of Silence, Mrs. Robinson, The Boxer, and Bridge Over Troubled Water. They split in 1970 and reunited for notable live events, including the 1981 Concert in Central Park.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1990). Five studio albums (1964–1970). US No.1 singles include The Sound of Silence and Mrs. Robinson. Major reunion at Central Park, NYC (1981).

Eight DeBaser reviews trace Simon & Garfunkel’s arc from tender folk beginnings to era-defining anthems and the 1981 Central Park reunion. Critics praise the duo’s harmonies, Paul Simon’s writing, and their ties to The Graduate. Standout albums recur—Sounds of Silence, Parsley…, Bookends, Bridge Over Troubled Water—alongside live sets and compilations. Overall mood: affectionate, celebratory, and a bit wistful.