Inside the Folk Den
Since 1995, Byrds founder Roger McGuinn has worked to keep the legacy of American folk music alive. Every month, he records a song for his Grammy-nominated Folk Den project. This is an exclusive inside look.
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Arlo Guthrie
Arlo Guthrie was born with a guitar in his hands and thanks to his legendary singer-songwriter father, Woody Guthrie, he’s learned just how to become renowned himself.
Unique Video Triggers Roger’s Reaction
Have you seen Roger Rocks on Rails? It’s quickly become GB’s most-viewed video. Roger McGuinn explains why he was blown away when he saw it, and why he never expected it to be seen by anyone.
Running With Scissors
Based in Orlando, Florida, Running with Scissors consist of a group of health care professionals who like to rock. The group is led by Dr. Rob Winter, a prominent vascular surgeon who is as good with his Stratocaster as he is with his scalpel.
Shirley Alston Reeves
Shirley Alston Reeves knows just what it means to be a musical legend. The founder of a group that’s recorded six top 10 singles, Reeves has made her way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Roger Rocks on Rails
What happens when you give a music legend a home video camera and ask him to record an intimate concert on a train from Florida to New York City? All aboard for a trip through rock history with the Byrds founder Roger McGuinn.
Tom Rush: “Remember Song”
It seemed like folk music legend Tom Rush had forgotten how popular he was in the ’60s, because when his “Remember Song” went viral on YouTube, he was surprised. It’s gotten more than 3 million views, giving people a reason to remember him.
Pete Lefebvre
He goes by the name VintageP and he blogs all day about playing the guitar – but he just learned how to play it! Pete Lefebvre started playing guitar at age 50 and is telling others out there that it’s OK to pick up an instrument later in life.
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Petula Clark
Petula Clark became a mega-superstar in Europe before crossing the ocean and becoming a household name in America with her hit song “Downtown.”
Tom Rush
This folk music legend became an Internet sensation on YouTube! with his hilarious song about baby boomers. Now, in his 60s, Tom Rush has finally hit the big time.
Bernie and Big Bertha
More than 50 years ago, Bernie Lee sold his car to buy a bass. He says it’s the best deal he’s ever made. He’s been strumming Big Bertha ever since. A car can take you around town, but his bass took Bernie around the world.
Bobby Goldsboro
After putting his other passions on the back burner for more than 20 years, legendary singer/songwriter Bobby Goldsboro started growing bolder and taking chances with his life and career and started painting.