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James Roger McGuinn / m ə ˈ ɡ w ɪ n / (born James Joseph McGuinn III; July 13, 1942) is an American musician, best known for being the frontman and leader of the Byrds. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with the Byrds.
Aug 7, 2020 · He is the godfather of the entire jangle pop genre and a key figure in the range of styles known today as Americana. In general, Roger McGuinn has gotten more love from the rock critic fraternity than from the guitar community. Maybe it’s time to turn that perception around.
Roger McGuinn is currently touring across 1 country and has 9 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at The Space at Westbury in Westbury, after that they'll be at Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. See all your opportunities to see them live below!
Sep 22, 2022 · At 80, the former Byrds leader remains as curious as ever — puttering with gadgets, learning obscure folk songs, and playing songs and telling stories on the road. A brand-new, photo-stuffed coffee-table book, 'The Byrds: 1964-1967,' illuminates his early history like never before.
Nov 2, 2023 · Reel off any number of watersheds in rock history and it’s odds-on you’ll find Roger McGuinn was involved. He was singer and guitarist with The Byrds, whose 1965 chart-topping take on Bob Dylan’s Mr Tambourine Man bridged the gap between folk and rock.
Jul 19, 2022 · Roger McGuinn has never been one to fuss much. When he looks back at his six-decade career, it's the simple fact that he's made a living in the music business that makes him the proudest.
Roger McGuinn turned his attention to establishing his own career, releasing a series of solo albums between 1973 and 1977, and making a high-profile appearance with Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue.
Follow Roger McGuinn, the legendary singer-songwriter and founder of The Byrds, on Twitter. Get updates on his music, tours, and personal life. Join the conversation with his fans and fellow musicians. Discover his insights on the history and future of rock and folk music.
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Aug 23, 1990 · As the principal singer, lead guitarist and de facto leader of the Byrds, McGuinn was also one of the city’s most distinguished rock & roll citizens — an early champion of Bob Dylan’s songs,...
James Roger McGuinn is an American musician, best known for being the frontman and leader of the Byrds. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with the Byrds. As a...
