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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 · 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.

  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. Apr 2, 2014 · SINGAPORE - Roger McGuinn, the former front man for The Byrds, is soft-spoken and clearly has a big love for folk music. When he talks about that, his eyes light up and you can just about see all...

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.