Art Garfunkel
Voice of generations
Awards
As the voice of Simon & Garfunkel, Art Garfunkel helped define the signature sound of one of the most influential musical duos of the 20th century. His expressive interpretations, distinctive tenor, and seamless harmonies with Paul Simon shaped generations and continue to inspire artists worldwide.
The musical and cultural significance of Art Garfunkel within the duo has been recognized over the decades through numerous awards, honors, and institutional inductions. This page provides an overview of the most important accolades received by Art Garfunkel as part of Simon & Garfunkel, highlighting key milestones in his artistic career in the world of music.
Grammy Awards
2003 Life Time Achievement Simon and Garfunkel
2004 Grammy Hall of Fame"The Sound of Silence"
1999 Grammy Hall of Fame "Mrs. Robinson"
1999 Grammy Hall of Fame "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme
1998 Grammy Hall of Fame "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
1971 Album of the Year "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
1971 Best Engineered Recording "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
1971 Record of Year "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
1971 Song of the Year "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
1971 Best Contemporary Song "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
1971 Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
1969 Record of the Year "Mrs. Robinson"
1969 Best Contemporary Pop Performance – Vocal Duo or Group "Mrs. Robinson"
1969 Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special "The Graduate"
Grammy nominations
1976 Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals "My Little Town"
1971 Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
1969 Song of the Year "Mrs. Robinson"
1969 Album of the Year "Bookends"
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1990 Inductee
Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2006 Inductee
Awid Award
1969 Single of the Year Foreign Division "The Sound of Silence"
1969 Album of the Year Foreign Division "The Graduate"
Brit Award
1977 Best International Pop LP and Single, 1952-77 "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
Ranked 40th among the 100 Greatest Musicians of All Time
(Rolling Stone)
Simon & Garfunkel's albums have often been certified gold, platinum, and multi-platinum. A total of over 50 million copies have been sold.
Their 1972 album, Greatest Hits, even achieved diamond status with 14 million sales.