LEGACY
Legacy of The New Christy Minstrels
Artists and genres The New Christy Minstrels directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
The Byrdsartist
Chris Hillmanartist
Kenny Rogersartist
Gene Clarkartist
Kim Carnesartist
Barry McGuireartistBarry McGuire is an American singer-songwriter primarily known for his 1965 hit "Eve of Destruction". He was later a singer and songwriter of contemporary Christian music.
John Denverartist
CarpentersartistThe Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen (1950–1983) and Richard Carpenter. They produced a distinctive soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's harmonizing, arranging, and composition. During their 14-year career, the Carpenters recorded 10 albums along with many singles and several television specials.