Roger McGuinn
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| Birth name | James Joseph McGuinn III |
| Also known as | Roger McGuin James Roger McGuinn Jim McGuinn |
| Born | July 13, 1942 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1960–present |
| Labels | Columbia |
| Formerly of | The Byrds |
| Website | ibiblio |
James Roger McGuinn (/məˈɡwɪn/; born James Joseph McGuinn III; July 13, 1942) is an American musician, best known for being the frontman and leader of the Byrds. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 as a member of the band. As a solo artist, he has released 10 albums and collaborated with, among others, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Chris Hillman. The Rickenbacker 12-string guitar is his signature instrument.