Roger McGuinn

Roger McGuinn
McGuinn in 1976
Background information
Also known asRoger McGuin
James Roger McGuinn
Jim McGuinn
Born
James Joseph McGuinn III

(1942-07-13) July 13, 1942
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1960–present
LabelColumbia
Formerly ofThe Byrds
Websiteibiblio.org/jimmy/mcguinn/index.html

James Roger McGuinn (/məˈɡwɪn/; 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 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. The Rickenbacker 12-string guitar is his signature instrument.

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