Indie Rock Forefathers, Vol. 1

Before your local bearded hipster plucked his guitar or your favorite enchanting songstress sung about her broken heart, a host of artists laid the groundwork for the modern indie act. With picks ranging from jazz saxophonist Stan Getz to the harmonies of The Beach Boys and Simon & Garfunkel to sonic experimenter Scott Walker, enjoy the roots from which the tree of indie rock grew.