Roger McGuinn
American musician · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1942 · age 84
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 in 1991 as a member of the band. As a solo artist, he has released 10 albums and collaborated with, among others, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Chris Hillman.
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Close ties
Gene Clark Bandmate in McGuinn, Clark & Hillman
Chris Hillman Bandmate in McGuinn, Clark & Hillman
Mick Ronson Produced Cardiff Rose (1976)
Joan Baez Also in Renaldo and Clara (1978)
Elvis Costello Duets: You Bowed Down (1991)
Ronee Blakley Also in Renaldo and Clara (1978)
Ronnie Hawkins Also in Renaldo and Clara (1978)
Ramblin' Jack Elliott Also in Renaldo and Clara (1978)
Larry "Ratso" Sloman Also in Renaldo and Clara (1978)
Scarlet Rivera Also in Renaldo and Clara (1978)
Also in Deutsch
Media & music
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McGuinn (center) as a member of the Byrds in 1965
McGuinn reading KRLA Beat in mid-1965 while wearing his distinctive glasses
Roger McGuinn at Kralingen (1970)
McGuinn with the Byrds at a concert held at Washington University in St. Louis (September 1972)
McGuinn performing in 2009
Roger McGuinn solo performing in Florence, South Carolina in 2024.
McGuinn performing in 2011Awards
About this person
The Rickenbacker 12-string guitar is his signature instrument.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1942 · age 84
Where to find them
In the same film or series as Roger
David CrosbyAlso in The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark (2013)
Robbie RobertsonAlso in Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Folk Rock Night (1991)
Paul KantnerAlso in Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances (2002)
T Bone BurnettAlso in Renaldo and Clara (1978)
Marty BalinAlso in Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances (2002)