Roger McGuinn has a long legacy to look back upon, even if he doesn't parse the details the way some fans and critics do.
More than simply a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band the Byrds, Roger McGuinn helped the sun rise over the ’60s music scene, primarily with his distinctive vocals and hugely influential 12 ...
With the Byrds, Roger McGuinn gifted us chiming electric 12-string anthems like “Turn, Turn, Turn,” riff-laden cuts like “So You Want to Be a Rock ‘N’ Roll Star,” and proto-country-rock classics like ...
The Byrds circa 1965 from left: Chris Hillman (bass), Gene Clark (vocals, tambourine, guitar), Roger McGuinn (12-string guitar, vocals), Michael Clarke (drums) and David Crosby (rhythm guitar, vocals) ...
Roger McGuinn with his iconic 12-string Rickenbacker guitar. John Chiasson It was 50 years and a few months ago that The Byrds were all over the airwaves with “So You Want to Be a Rock ’n’ Roll Star,” ...
As the founder of The Byrds, Roger McGuinn is firmly established as an indisputable industry icon. From his signature 12 string Rickenbacker sound, to his instantly recognizable vocals on hits like ...
Fifty years ago this month, the Byrds were truly in flight. Their first single and album, both titled "Mr. Tambourine Man," soared. "Mr. Tambourine Man," a rearrangement of a Bob Dylan song (from 2/4 ...
Roger McGuinn and the Zombies — two rock legends who left their marks in very different ways on popular music — will explore the breadth of their legacies in concerts at Benaroya Hall this month.
Roger McGuinn doesn’t need a book deal. He writes his autobiography on stage with his all-encompassing “Songs and Stories With …” tour. And hearing the man speak and sing about his incredible life and ...
Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. Roger McGuinn is performing LIVE at Thrasher-Horne Center on Saturday, ...