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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.
Apr 6, 2024 · Roger McGuinn is currently touring across 1 country and has 17 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo, after that they'll be at Carriage House Theater, Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga. See all your opportunities to see them live below!
July 13, 1942 · Chicago, Illinois, USA. Birth name. James Joseph McGuinn III. Nickname. Roger. Height. 5′ 11″ (1.80 m) Mini Bio. James Joseph McGuinn III was born in Chicago to Dorothy and James Jr. At 14, he took up guitar and soon attended the Old Town School Of Folk Music.
Sep 22, 2022 · This week, GRAMMY.com spoke with Roger McGuinn, a founding member of the Byrds and folk-rock pioneer who, at 80, remains active as a solo act. A new coffee-table book about the early history of the band, The Byrds: 1964-1967, is available now. Roger McGuinn is still tinkering.
Nov 2, 2023 · By Rob Hughes. ( Classic Rock ) published 2 November 2023. The Byrds' Roger McGuinn played with Jim Morrison, was part of Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder revue, gave John Lennon granny glasses and Brian Wilson speed, and he's got some tales to tell.
Jul 19, 2022 · Roger McGuinn Says ‘I Always Wanted to Be a Real Folk Singer’. Allison Rapp Published: July 19, 2022. Theo Wargo, Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame. Roger McGuinn has never been one...
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 solo artist he has released 10 albums and collaborated with, among others, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Chris Hillman.
Roger McGuinn, the man with the ear-piercing electric twelvestring that has, in the final analysis, formed the backbone of their sound since the very beginning, the man whose fascination with...
Jan 25, 2006 · April 18, 2012 • Singer-guitarist Roger McGuinn, best known as leader of The Byrds, is a folk-rock pioneer. Since the group disbanded, McGuinn has pursued a solo career, and also created the...
