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 ...

Although he took influence from George Harrison, as a session player Roger McGuinn had been experimenting with 12-string guitar sounds long before he was captivated by the Beatles and Harrison’s use ...

“It’s a shock and I feel great, but I’m 81 years old. The good thing is a lot of people look at me and say, ‘Oh, come on man, you must be kidding.’ So that’s nice.” Rock stars aren’t supposed to get ...

Today, the album is hailed as an ambitious landmark work in the country-rock movement, but it was a commercial failure in its ...

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 ...

Old rock stars don’t fade away like old generals. A contemporary and friend of Dylan and the Stones, legendary Byrds guitarist Roger McGuinn recently paid a visit to Chapel Hill. Though in town mainly ...

A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee known as a pioneer of the ‘60s folk-rock movement is coming to an intimate Alabama venue in February. Roger McGuinn, a singer-songwriter and founding member of ...

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 ...

For the house or McGuinn or otherwise, Dylan visited the guitarist’s home often to play pool, shoot the breeze, and, after Dylan noticed McGuinn’s house had a basketball hoop, play pickup ball games. ...

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.