Folk music and folk-rock remain popular today with bands like Deer Tick and Manchester Orchestra. However, 70s folk rock bands have a unique charm.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band:Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's 1970 hit "Mr. Bojangles" and albums like The Dirt Band and Will The Circle Be Unbroken are essential. They released a Bob Dylan covers album in 2022.
Crosby, Stills, Nash, And Young:Crosby, Stills, Nash, And Young's biggest hit, "Our House," from the album Déjà Vu was inspired by Joni Mitchell. Other notable tracks include "Woodstock" and "Teach Your Children."
Simon And Garfunkel:Simon And Garfunkel's 1970 hit "Bridge Over Troubled Water" topped international charts and won several Grammy awards. Despite frequent breakups, they released significant music in the 1970s.
America: America's early 70s hits like "A Horse With No Name" and albums such as Homecoming and Hat Trick made them famous. The band continues today with two original members.