Paul Simon: The Man, The Myth, The Musical Genius

Paul Simon: The Man, The Myth, The Musical Genius If you’ve ever found yourself humming "The Sound of Silence" in a dramatic moment of your life, you can thank Paul Simon for that. Half of the legendary duo Simon & Garfunkel and a wildly successful solo artist, Paul Simon has been shaping music for decades. The man’s got a way with words, melodies, and, let’s be honest, some rather poetic break-up songs. The Early Days: When Folk Music Ruled the World Born in 1941 in Newark, New Jersey, Paul Simon met Art Garfunkel when they were just kids. The two bonded over music and, before you knew it, they were performing as Tom & Jerry—yes, like the cartoon cat and mouse. Not the most intimidating name for a duo, but hey, it worked. They later rebranded as Simon & Garfunkel, which, thankfully, sounded much more sophisticated. In the 1960s, they became the kings of folk-rock with songs like "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Mrs. Robinson", and the iconic "The Sound of Silence." Their harmonies were angelic, their lyrics deep, and their friendship... well, let’s just say it had its ups and downs.