Roger McGuinn in his 80s – Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Still Making His Mark
Rock legend Roger McGuinn reflects on defying age, music and fame. Discover his timeless journey and the mark he’s still making on the world.
All Roger Mcguinn Stories
Roger McGuinn at Home
How are you spending your time at home during our coronavirus self-quarantines? Well, if you’re Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and frequent cruiser, Roger McGuinn, you’re treating every day like at an-sea day! Roger invites us into his home and shows how he’s staying creative and engaged during an extended stay at home. He even whips out the guitar to entertain you!
Exclusive Roger McGuinn In-Studio Performance
The Byrds co-founder Roger McGuinn stops by the Growing Bolder TV studios to play a special song he wrote based on an old Irish blessing and explains how a gift from his friend Tom Petty inspired the moment that led to the song.
Bill Curreri
Growing up in Greenwich Village in the ’60s, Bill Curreri fell in love with music, but as is often the case, life pushed him in another direction. Now, at 63, he’s just released his first album and he explains what you can take away from his story.
A Rocker at 70: McGuinn’s Big Birthday
Legendary rocker Roger McGuinn reflects on his history in music, his strong relationship with his wife and how different 70 feels than he ever imagined. Plus, he shares exclusive details about his exciting new project involving his famous friends.
Roger McGuinn: Rock and Roll Star *New Recording!
Roger McGuinn grants Growing Bolder exclusive access to his home studio for a recording of one of The Byrds’ biggest and most beloved hits. Wait until you see how he can still play that 12-string Rickenbacker!
The History of ‘Eight Miles High’
“Eight Miles High” was The Byrds’ third (and final) top 20 hit. But why were there two versions of the song? Why was it briefly banned from radio? And which famous musician’s instrument is emulated in it? Byrds’ co-founder Roger McGuinn reveals all.
Roger McGuinn: The Politician Song
Did you know legendary rocker Roger McGuinn wrote songs for a Broadway musical in the 1970s? The show never made it to stage, but lucky for us, the songs survived. Roger explains the story behind the timeless “I Wanna Grow Up To Be a Politician.”
Roger McGuinn in Studio: Part 5
Roger McGuinn describes his Grammy-nominated Folk Den Project and explains why he felt such an urgency to preserve the songs and history of folk music. Plus, Camilla opens up about their 30-plus years of marriage and reveals how their faith bonds them.
Roger McGuinn in Studio: Part 4
What’s life on the road like for Roger McGuinn these days? He explains why he’s very specific in the venues he chooses and what prompted him to leave the big record labels behind and become his own company.
Roger McGuinn in Studio: Part 3
“Turn! Turn! Turn!” is one of the most beloved songs of all time, but it once sounded very different. Roger McGuinn is back, guitar still in hand, to share more memories about the history of folk music and rock and roll.
Roger McGuinn in Studio: Part 2
We’re taking you back inside the studio with rock legend Roger McGuinn, and this time he’s explaining how Mr. Tambourine evolved from a demo that no one in the band really liked to the classic you know and love today.