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AKA · 09-06-2003, 08:04 PM

Simon & Garfunkel Poised for Concert Tour

By David Bauder
The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Unless they get in yet another squabble, it looks like Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel are reuniting for a concert tour.

The former duo has reserved dates at concert arenas across the country, said Gary Bongiovanni, editor of Pollstar, a concert industry trade publication. And they were scheduled to make a "very special announcement" at a New York nightclub on Tuesday, publicists said.

There has been talk of a tour since Simon & Garfunkel performed together to open the Grammy Awards ceremony in February, and they've done the logistical groundwork, Bongiovanni said.

"Everyone's been expecting it," he said. "It was still in the speculative stages, because you never know when Artie and Paul will get in a fight and call the whole thing off."

The mega-selling folk-rock duo broke up more than three decades ago and they've had a fractious relationship since. They put their arms around each other after singing "The Sound of Silence" at the Grammys.

They've reunited periodically, most notably for a concert tour of stadiums in 1983 and for a series of shows in 1993, Bongiovanni said.

The duo's publicists wouldn't say anything Friday about the announcement, to be held at the Bottom Line.

The New York-bred duo, known for Garfunkel's angelic voice and Simon's writing prowess, scored hits with "The Boxer," "Mrs. Robinson" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water."

Offstage, these old friends had trouble creating the same harmony. When he was inducted as a solo artist into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, Simon said of Garfunkel, "I regret the ending of our friendship, and I hope that one day before I die we will make peace with each other.

After the audience applauded warmly, Simon deadpanned, "No rush."

sara · 09-06-2003, 09:15 PM

I hope that they have a concert in Michigan. My brother and I really want to take my Dad to see them.

vienna waits · 09-06-2003, 10:02 PM

This makes me wanna listen to Clay.

phoebe7165 · 09-06-2003, 10:49 PM

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Originally posted by YearbookLoser
This makes me wanna listen to Clay.

I'd be curious to see if anybody would even know who Clay Aiken is in 25 years.

passionsfan79 · 09-06-2003, 11:16 PM

i saw paul simon and brian wilson in 2001 here in MN brian wilson rocked i posted this under john lemon when it should of been in this one lol

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 09-07-2003, 02:32 PM

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Originally posted by phoebe7165
I'd be curious to see if anybody would even know who Clay Aiken is in 25 years.

Pishaw. Im with Jeff.

Why did they break up? What did the fight about? Creative differences...?

HuntingtonM15 · 09-10-2003, 05:11 PM

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Originally posted by sara
I hope that they have a concert in Michigan. My brother and I really want to take my Dad to see them.

Hi,

I just wanted to let you know that I was at The Palace's site (www.palacenet.com) and that tour is going to be there.

Date: 10/18/2003
Time: TBD
Venue: The Palace of Auburn Hills

Tickets at $125.00, $79.50 and $59.50 reserved will go on sale Monday, September 15 at 10:00 a.m. Superfan seating also available.

sara · 09-11-2003, 01:05 AM

To HuntingtonM15: Thank You.

HuntingtonM15 · 09-11-2003, 07:20 AM

You're welcome!

omalleyfan · 09-12-2003, 02:41 PM

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Originally posted by YearbookLoser
This makes me wanna listen to Clay.

nothing against Clay, but please don't mention Clay in the same sentence as Simon & Garfunkel. His Bridge Over Troubled Water doesn't come anywhere close to the original, Aretha's version was also much better than Clay's too.

sara · 09-15-2003, 11:59 PM

I'm going, I'm going!

09-06-2003, 08:04 PM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Simon & Garfunkel Poised for Concert Tour Simon & Garfunkel Poised for Concert Tour By David Bauder The Associated Press NEW YORK — Unless they get in yet another squabble, it looks like Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel are reuniting for a concert tour. The former duo has reserved dates at concert arenas across the country, said Gary Bongiovanni, editor of Pollstar, a concert industry trade publication. And they were scheduled to make a "very special announcement" at a New York nightclub on Tuesday, publicists said. There has been talk of a tour since Simon & Garfunkel performed together to open the Grammy Awards ceremony in February, and they've done the logistical groundwork, Bongiovanni said. "Everyone's been expecting it," he said. "It was still in the speculative stages, because you never know when Artie and Paul will get in a fight and call the whole thing off." The mega-selling folk-rock duo broke up more than three decades ago and they've had a fractious relationship since. They put their arms around each other after singing "The Sound of Silence" at the Grammys. They've reunited periodically, most notably for a concert tour of stadiums in 1983 and for a series of shows in 1993, Bongiovanni said. The duo's publicists wouldn't say anything Friday about the announcement, to be held at the Bottom Line. The New York-bred duo, known for Garfunkel's angelic voice and Simon's writing prowess, scored hits with "The Boxer," "Mrs. Robinson" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Offstage, these old friends had trouble creating the same harmony. When he was inducted as a solo artist into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, Simon said of Garfunkel, "I regret the ending of our friendship, and I hope that one day before I die we will make peace with each other. After the audience applauded warmly, Simon deadpanned, "No rush."

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