Roger McGuinn
Roger McGuinn McGuinn performing at The Center for Arts in Natick, Massachusetts, USA – April 8, 2011 Background information Birth name James Joseph McGuinn III Born (1942-07-13) July 13, 1942 (age 72) Chicago, Illinois, United States Genres Rock, folk rock, folk, country rock Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter, producer Instruments Vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin, Moog Years active 1960–present Labels Columbia Associated acts The Byrds, Chad Mitchell Trio Notable instruments Rickenbacker 370/12, Martin HD-7, Martin D12-42RM James Roger McGuinn /məˈɡwɪn/ (born James Joseph McGuinn III on July 13, 1942) 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. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with The Byrds. He was also part of an author/musician band "Rock Bottom Remainders", a group of published writers doubling as musicians to raise proceeds for literacy charities. In July 2013, McGuinn co-authored an interactive ebook, Hard Listening, with the rest of the group.