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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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