I always got a kick out of it when they called it the California Sound because it really came out of Liverpool and Greenwich Village. Roger McGuinn californiacallgreenwich Change image and share on social
That's one of the things I like best about folk music is the beautiful melodies - and the harmonies - that exist in it. And of course, some of the stories, the story songs. Roger McGuinn beautifulexistfolk Change image and share on social
I don't want to be an oldies act, kind of dragging around on the road just for the money. Roger McGuinn actdragkind Change image and share on social
Leadbelly's guitar is in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. Roger McGuinn fameguitarhall Change image and share on social
I went to school for folk music back when I was a teenager and learned hundreds of songs. Roger McGuinn backfolkhundred Change image and share on social
The first 12-string guitar I bought was probably around 1957. Roger McGuinn buyguitarstring Change image and share on social
That's my favorite subject because it really levels the playing field for artists these days. You don't have to sell out to the record company. You don't have to get a five hundred thousand dollars, or whatever, and pay them back for the rest of your life to record a record. Roger McGuinn artistbackcompany share on social
I love being a troubadour. I travel around the world with my wife and play little theaters. We have a ball. Roger McGuinn ballloveplay Change image and share on social
One of my favorite albums is Bob Gibson and Bob Camp, 'At the Gate of Horn.' It was a really dynamic album, almost like The Beatles, and way before its time... around 1960 or so. Roger McGuinn albumbeatlesbob Change image and share on social
Well, I guess that early 12 string. The first Martin I bought. I bought it around 1957 with money I earned as a janitor assistant. I bought brand new. I still have that. Roger McGuinn assistantbrandbuy Change image and share on social
