Composer
Roger McGuinn
American musician
b. 1942
4 works and musical collections
- Born
- 1942
- Birthplace
- Chicago
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Contemporary
Biography
James Roger McGuinn (; born James Joseph McGuinn III; July 13, 1942) is an American musician, best known for being the leader of the Byrds. He has released ten albums and collaborated with many other performers, among them Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Chris Hillman. The Rickenbacker 12-string guitar is his signature instrument. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 along with The Byrds.
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- singer-songwriter; singer; guitarist; composer; musician
- Education
- Latin School of Chicago
- Recorded memberships
- The Byrds; McGuinn, Clark & Hillman
- Genres
- rock music; country music
- Awards
- MOJO Awards
- Official website
- http://mcguinn.com/
- Birth name
- James Joseph McGuinn III
- Languages used
- English
- VIAF ID
- 29721423
- ISNI
- 0000000078391954
- GND ID
- 134703383
- Library of Congress ID
- n92014647
- MusicBrainz ID
- 6ec7336b-a56a-4b5d-bcec-575d2b8ed4e1
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Guitar, Voice
- Genres represented
- Rock
- Source entries with composition dates
- 0
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Sheet music catalogue
Instruments describe listed editions, including arrangements. Composition dates and keys appear where recorded; collection pages show their individual contents.
| Title | Work details | Listed instruments | Sheet music |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight Miles High | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| Ballad Of Easy Rider | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| You Showed Me | See work details |
| View sheet music |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 29721423. Portrait: Columbia Records, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.