When Roger kicks the bucket, I'm gonna lose it. That man's music is as important as The Beatles' for me.

That sound that roger created is unbelievable , he can make a concert only him playing, and will fills the space with his sound . ❤❤

The Byrds were my first musical obsession. It was largely due to McGuinn's guitar work at the time (I was learning then) but many years later, it dawned on me that it was also the vocal harmonies ... which are connected to the 12-string harmonics ... which are also connected to folk and country-rock. Looking back now, I can see that harmony was the common theme in all the groups I have loved for decades and it continues today.

I was busted at age 14 at Macy's for shoplifting a 45 of "Turn Turn Turn". I'd try it again if I could. The Byrds have always had a hold on me.

God Bless Roger. What a genius, such an influence on others. I was late getting into The Byrds and really appreciate them now, they did some amazing stuff and continue to be much-copied.

This is an excerpt from a 1992 documentary called "Guitar Legends", well worth a watch.

mom bought mr. tambourine man and eight days a week on 45 for me the same day, upon their initial releases. played 'em both til the grooves grew old

McGuinn is always a fascinating interview, and I learned something new to me: That part about wanting to imitate even the sound of the keys on a saxophone opening and closing 😮! That’s the level of thought he puts into his craft, and that’s why he’s a living legend 😁🎸. I’ll second everyone who believes McGuinn should be regarded as a top-tier ‘60s musical figure, on par with Jagger, Townshend, et al. Hell! Roger influenced even Bob Dylan’s career in a huge way - how many Rock artists can legitimately say that? 😎❤️

Great to watch this again. I still have the whole programme on a VHS cassette in my loft !

Mcguinn's genius on guitar and vocals paved the way for many musicians.

One of the greatest bands of the 60's. When I hear Tambourine man and Turn Turn Turn it's the sound of the era and McGuins folk sound and style played a huge part.

I have never heard anything negative about him. He seems like a wonderful person

This man is a genius, and I always wished I could of been a musician. So glad I grew up in the times that I did.....

A very influential and pervasive musician

Very interesting. You can hear how he influenced people like Johnny Marr and Tom Petty very strongly.

Why did I as a 14 year old buy The Byrds album in 65? I guess b/c of Tambourine Man. What I discovered was probably the deepest collection of music I’ve ever known or will ever know. Not one poor song on that album, even “We’ll Meet Again”, beautiful!

The byrds remind you of the fathers of modern art

I have a Rick 360/12 and I'm writing Byrds type songs all the time! :)

Excellent clip! McGuinn is great! Thanks for posting this. I've never seen it before.

Great clip and very informative! Thank you!

Fabulous sound. Fabulous man.

Roger Mcguinn was really inspired by the Beatles, especially George Harrison who introduced the electric 12 string guitar to pop music playing it on A Hard Days Night, in the movie and live

roger we want to see you come to north dakota your the best their isand ever will be

Great video!

That video needs to be at least 10 times longer.

A very accomplished guitarist, one of the best.

Fascinant

Interesting about using a banjo technique.. never noticed, but can hear it now. Roger and the Byrds had a unique sound that evolved over the years from folk to 'psychedelic'. There's a great live version of "Eight Miles High" on youtube with an incredible bass/drum intro. I've always loved the vocal harmonizing. Such a privilege to grow up listening to such music.

W.O.W. ! decomposing and then blending it from the atom... no ... unexplaineable and perfect

Legend!

This is cool.

@devdeanndyl It's called Guitar Expo Show 1992, so it's nearly 20 years old now. You might be able to find it on one of those file sharing arrangements, I don't know. Runs for 1 hour so only able to put small clips on YT. Annette

I only realized last year why I had a hard time playing « Turn, Turn, Turn » from my Dylan song book. McGuinn changed the chords for the ending of the first section so they fit Dylan’s melody. Lol! 50 years.

The Byrds had a great influence in the music styles of many musicians that came after them.I heard Eric Clapton say that most all of the English groups had felt the Byrds influence, along with the :Blues greats like Muddy Waters,Robt.Johnson & the Chicago Blues Scene.The Byrds were Very popular both in the US and the UK.

Hey man in New york we making group all of our dr. Thanks lot.

I had it on an old VHS years ago and I played it to death!! :-)) Would be so good to find a digital copy of it but no luck so far.

john squire used ‘i’ll feel a whole lot better’ to write ‘mersey paradise’

Estilo único, excelente Roger Mcguinn

@tecnolover2642 i totally agree with your comment

Interesting commentary on sounding like John Coltrane. I can hear that now.

I love the sound of Rickenbacker 12-strings. I like to play guitar...but I sound awful on a Rickenbacker 12-string compared to Jim McGuinn, LOL. Enjoyed the clip.

george harrison in the early beatles was playing a twelve string. six of the tuning keys were hidden behind the head of the guitar.

That voice...

McGuinn's best : " It Won't Be Wrong", & his Lead guitar on The Beach Boys '86 version of " California Dreamin".

@tecnolover2642 Oh, contrare. The Byrds were one of the best bands OF ALL TIMES.

What is this documentary and where can it be found?

Who's the musician or commentator who appears in this video around 1:30 ?

It's from a documentary made in 1992 on the history of the electric guitar.

Fifth dimension!

Mcguinn and those blue glasses

McGuinn is the most underrated guitarist ever, to me he is in the same category as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and even Jimmy Hendrix, McGuinn created a new sound with his guitare that many followed.

Wow, I like this, very informative. I covered on drums here on YT 8 Miles High & Turn, Turn, Turn, great songs.

uragiri M ....... How you have been landing here.... you spread very bad energy.... Just arrived from a McGuinn Gig !! I am full of positive Vibes :)

McGuinn's Rickenbacker is, really, a 370-12 because of the twin pickups.

It doesnt get more afternoon-sounding than this..

Carole King was the more well known artist who spent time in The Brill Building in NYC.

Great then -- great Now -- Great tomorrow !

I love the Byrds man and if your going to get busted for lifting a 45 I can't think of a better one than Turn Turn Turn, Clarence White of the Byrds was a genius on guitar as well. After Clarence died his wife sold his Telecastor to Marty Stuart.

@ejectorerector Maybe to get a little sun...?

Who is that at 1:31?

Evidence?

Ive watched quite a few famous bands but the byrds were fucking solid tight and powerful LIVE.! in 69 in that concert they played in south africa Mr spaceman then broke into you aint goin nowhere and with a powerful base and cowbell drums you knew this was one powerful outfit felt like a cowboy Woodstock explosion into history hell. fuck oasis fuck Bieber fuck pedo boy bands if u want good music most often u have to go back.... back to the proffessionals

The Byrds should be household names on par with the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Beach Boys. Most people know them but only if you bring them up, not like McCartney or Jagger

Beatles simply the Best

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Most people have no clue what a monster McGuinn was

Anybody would think this guy was a banjo player...

priveleged

ye may be flat chested- but ye paste great video... keep on keepin on... 5*

not quite sure why he's just standing there playing on a deck

I'm not a Christian, have no interest in it, but the Byrds songs are nice.

@spacepatrolman woah!, how about some puncuation, dude...you obviously do not know what parody means...

@spacepatrolman that's the dumbest thing i have heard in awhile, here on the utube. the beatles did not parody themselves. an orig.artist would be lowering himself to do that. they just go on and create new music. you might say the new music is a parody, but that would be wrong.

Be specific Roger, you lifted 8 mi high off of India by 'Trane... sheesh. I'm only kidding

The Beatles copied Berry... Mcguinn copied The Beatles...and the rest of the music world copied the Byrds...and it turns turns turns