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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
E
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
N
O
Oysterband
P
Pentangle
Peter, Paul and Mary
Pogues, The
Q
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
X
Y
Youngbloods, The
Z
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.