Simon & Garfunkel By Francesca Tinucci
Simon & Garfunkel
By Francesca Tinucci
Life Before Simon & Garfunkel
• Paul Simon: born Oct. 13, 1941
• He earned his degree in English Literature
• Art Garfunkel: born Nov. 5, 1941
• Earned several degrees
Simon & Garfunkel as a Group
A. Both began to perform in sixth grade
~Both boys admired the Everly Brothers
~Recorded “Hey Schoolgirl” in high school under the name “Tom & Jerry”
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B. After their first hit
~Released their first album: Wednesday Morning 3 A.M. in 1963
~Won five Grammies as a group
After They Broke Up
A. They group faced troubles
~The duo had shifting musical priorities
~ Both began solo careers, but occasionally joined up again for albums and tours
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B. Both were very successful after the split
~ Paul Simon continued to win awards
~ Art Garfunkel starred in many movies and shows
Their Music
1. Simon & Garfunkel: Mrs. Robinsonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_jmDscGi7E
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