November 05

 Art Garfunkel

November 5, 1941

Art Garfunkel formed Simon & Garfunkel with Paul Simon in the late 1950s, and the duo became one of the most successful folk-rock acts of the 1960s and early 1970s. As the group's lead singer, his clear tenor voice helped define albums such as Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, Bookends, and Bridge over Troubled Water. His vocals were featured on songs including "The Sound of Silence," "Scarborough Fair/Canticle," "Mrs. Robinson," "The Boxer," and "Bridge over Troubled Water."

After Simon & Garfunkel disbanded in 1970, Garfunkel launched a solo career with the 1973 album Angel Clare and enjoyed success with songs including "All I Know," "I Only Have Eyes for You," and "Bright Eyes." Alongside his music career, he appeared in several films and reunited with Paul Simon for selected concerts and tours over the years.

Garfunkel continues to record, perform selected concerts, and make occasional appearances while celebrating the music that has defined his long career.

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Gram Parsons

November 5, 1946 – September 19, 1973

Born Ingram Cecil Connor III, Gram Parsons helped pioneer country rock by blending traditional country music with rock, folk, and soul influences. After forming the International Submarine Band, he joined the Byrds in 1968 and played a key role in the creation of Sweetheart of the Rodeo. He later co-founded the Flying Burrito Brothers with Chris Hillman, appearing on The Gilded Palace of Sin and Burrito Deluxe while helping define the emerging country rock sound.

Parsons launched a solo career in 1973 with GP and followed it with Grievous Angel, released after his death. His partnership with Emmylou Harris produced memorable recordings including "Return of the Grievous Angel," "Love Hurts," and "She." Although his recording career was brief, his songwriting and vision influenced generations of artists who followed.

His work with the Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers, and his solo recordings established him as one of the most influential figures in the development of country rock.

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Ike Turner

November 5, 1931 – December 12, 2007

Ike Turner began his recording career in the early 1950s as a guitarist, pianist, bandleader, songwriter, and producer. His 1951 recording "Rocket 88" with Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats is widely regarded as one of the earliest rock and roll records. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, he led the Kings of Rhythm while building a reputation as a talented arranger and bandleader.

In 1960, Turner formed the Ike & Tina Turner Revue with Tina Turner. The duo became one of the most dynamic live acts of the 1960s and 1970s, recording songs including "A Fool in Love," "River Deep – Mountain High," "Proud Mary," and "Nutbush City Limits." Their energetic performances and blend of rock, rhythm and blues, soul, and funk made them international stars.

Following the end of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, Turner continued recording and performing while returning to his blues roots. His influence as a guitarist, songwriter, producer, and bandleader helped shape the development of rhythm and blues and early rock and roll, despite a career that remains inseparable from the controversies surrounding his personal life.

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