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 went to school for folk music back when I was a teenager and learned hundreds of songs.
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 ...
Now, you can just get a laptop, get some software, put a microphone on it and make a record. You have to know how to do it. It does help if you've had 35 or 40 years of experience in the studio. But, it still levels the playing field so artists can record their own stuff.
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.
The first 12-string guitar I bought was probably around 1957.
I don't really collect guitars.
How many years will you crawl through this castle, so satisfied and still wanting more?
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.