The Lovin' Spoonful

The Lovin' Spoonful, formed in 1964 in New York and led by singer-songwriter John Sebastian, blended folk and pop with elements of jug-band, blues, and rock. Their music typically features acoustic guitar, harmonica, jangly electric guitar, and close vocal harmonies, creating a breezy, melodic sound. As part of the mid-1960s folk-rock scene, they are noted for bridging traditional American roots influences and mainstream pop songwriting.