Folk Rock

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A


Alan Stivell

Albion Band, The

Animals, The

Avett Brothers, The


B


Band, The

Beau Bremmels, The

Bermuda Triangle

Blackmore’s Night

Blue Things, The

Bon Iver

Bright Eyes

Broadside Electric

Bunky and Jake

Buffalo Springfield

Byrds, The


C


Comus

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Crosby, Stills & Nash


D


Decemberists, The

Don Mclean


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F


Fairport Convention

Faun

Fleet Foxes

Fotheringay


G


Grateful Dead

Great Big Sea

Grassroots, The

Gryphon


H


Head and The Heart, The

Hedgehog Pie


I


Incredible String Band, The

J


Jack The Lad

Jefferson Airplane

Jethro Tull

Jim Moray


K


Kingston Trio, The


L


Led Zeppelin

Lindisfarne

Love

Lovin’ Spoonful, The

Lumineers, The


M


Malicorne

Mamas & The Papas, The

Mason Proffit

Matthews Southern Comfort

Men They Couldn’t hand, The

Monkees, The

Mumford & Sons


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O


Oysterband


P


Pentangle

Peter, Paul and Mary

Pogues, The


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R


Radical Face

Richard Thompson

Rose Garden, The

Runrig


S


Schandmaul

Simon & Garfunkel

Sandy Denny

Sonny & Cher

Spirit of the West

Steeleye Span

Strawbs


T


Turtles, The


U


V


W


Waterboys, The

We Five


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Y


Youngbloods, The


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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young became a cornerstone of folk rock in the late 1960s and 1970s. Known for their intricate vocal harmonies and socially conscious lyrics, the band produced classic albums like Déjà Vu (1970), featuring hits like “Teach Your Children” and “Our House.” Their blend of rock and folk, combined with personal and political themes, made them one of the most influential bands of their era.

Fairport Convention
Hailing from the UK, Fairport Convention is considered one of the pioneers of British folk rock. Their 1969 album Liege & Lief is often cited as one of the greatest folk rock records, blending traditional British folk music with electric rock elements. Songs like “Matty Groves” helped establish their sound, which has influenced generations of folk rock artists.

Fleet Foxes
Formed in the mid-2000s, Fleet Foxes brought a modern twist to folk rock with lush harmonies and rich instrumentation. Their self-titled debut album (2008) and follow-up Helplessness Blues (2011) were critically acclaimed, with songs like “White Winter Hymnal” showcasing their intricate blend of indie folk and classic rock influences. Their music is often praised for its natural, organic feel.

The Lumineers
The Lumineers, a contemporary folk rock band, gained widespread popularity with their hit “Ho Hey” from their self-titled debut album (2012). Known for their raw, acoustic sound and emotional lyrics, they’ve brought folk rock to a new generation with albums like Cleopatra (2016) that explore themes of love, loss, and identity.

The Byrds
The Byrds are one of the most influential bands in the development of folk rock. Known for their jangly guitars and harmonies, they combined folk songwriting with rock instrumentation, producing hits like “Mr. Tambourine Man” and “Turn! Turn! Turn!” Their 1965 debut album Mr. Tambourine Man was a landmark in the folk rock genre.