Roger McGuinn
Roger McGuinn
James Roger McGuinn /məˈɡwɪn/ known professionally as Roger McGuinn and previously as Jim McGuinn, is an American musician. He is best known for being the lead singer and lead guitarist on many of the Byrds' records, and is a very influential pioneer guitarist. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with the Byrds...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionGuitarist
Date of Birth13 July 1942
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States of America
I think what makes the Byrds stand up all these years is the basis in folk music. Folk music, being a timeless art form, is the foundation of the Byrds. We were all from a folk background. We considered ourselves folk singers even when we strapped on electric instruments and dabbled in different things.
That's my favorite subject because it really levels the playing field for artists these days. You don't have to sell out to the record company. You don't have to get a five hundred thousand dollars, or whatever, and pay them back for the rest of your life to record a record.
I don't want to be an oldies act, kind of dragging around on the road just for the money.
I love being a troubadour. I travel around the world with my wife and play little theaters. We have a ball.
I'm a huge fan of home recording. I think it levels the playing field. You don't need $100,000 to record a studio CD.
People have told me that other artists have been influenced by my music, and it's flattering. It's a wonderful thing.
...Scotty Moore plays one of the first really amazing riffs in rock history on Heartbreak Hotel with Elvis Presley ... it was dangerous, it scared everybodys parents, which was part of the attraction then - as it still is now... it totally blindsided me and made me want to get a guitar and do that ...
Well, I guess that early 12 string. The first Martin I bought. I bought it around 1957 with money I earned as a janitor assistant. I bought brand new. I still have that.
Im not attracted to expensive things.
He blew his mind out in a caaaar.
If there's anyone in space, what they'll learn about the human race will be listening to us talking on the car phone.
Leadbelly's guitar is in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame.
Man has tried his suicide with bigotry and hate, but in the end he'll kill himself with nothing but his waste.
...it's great! I used it (Dr.Ducks Ax Wax) to restore the finish of my 370/12/RM and I love the way it turned out!..