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  1. 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.

  2. Aug 7, 2020 · Features. Why The Byrds' Roger McGuinn is one of rock's greatest guitar heroes. By Alan di Perna. published 7 August 2020. 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. (Image credit: Ebet Roberts/Redferns)

  3. 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.

  4. 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...

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Aug 23, 1990 · Roger McGuinn never particularly liked Los Angeles. He lived there for the better part of two decades, 1963 through 1980. As the principal singer, lead guitarist and de facto leader of the Byrds ...

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