Roger McGuinn Quotes, born James Joseph McGuinn III on July 13, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American musician and frontman of The Byrds, pioneers of folk rock. Known for his jangly Rickenbacker 12-string guitar, McGuinn crafted hits like “Mr. Tambourine Man” and “Turn! Turn! Turn!,” blending folk with Beatles-inspired beats. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991, he’s released 10 solo albums and runs the Folk Den project, preserving traditional music.
These 15 quotes—sourced from Byrds songs, interviews, and posts on X—reflect his insights on music, creativity, and life’s journey, capturing his innovative spirit and folk-rooted wisdom.
15 Roger McGuinn Quotes
- “I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now.” (Song, “My Back Pages,” Younger Than Yesterday, 1967)
- “If you pour some music on whatever’s wrong, it’ll sure help out.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “To everything, turn, turn, turn, there is a season, turn, turn, turn.” (Song, “Turn! Turn! Turn!,” Turn! Turn! Turn!, 1965)
- “I think what makes the Byrds stand up all these years is the basis in folk music. Folk music, being a timeless art form, is the foundation of the Byrds.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things.” (Interview, Goodreads, n.d.)
- “I started mixing up old folk songs with the Beatles beat and taking them down to Greenwich Village and playing them for the people there.” (Interview, Quotes.net, n.d.)
- “I’ve always loved the songs of the sea. I was first introduced to them back in 1957, at the Old Town School of Folk Music.” (Interview, QuotesGram, n.d.)
- “You can’t go wrong if you play a little bit of what makes you happy.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “It’s easy to get discouraged. Everyone has disappointments, but if you’ll stay in faith, not get bitter, God is going to bless you.” (Post on X, @RogerMcGuinn, 2019-05-04)
- “Once I’ve written a song, I sometimes refine them.” (Interview, enquoted.com, n.d.)
- “I’d hammer out love between my brothers and sisters all over this land!” (Post on X, @RogerMcGuinn, 2018-06-23)
- “I think the good thing about the Internet is to give something away and to sell something else.” (Interview, Quotes.net, n.d.)
- “Songs don’t wear out. Good songs are good now.” (Interview, InspiringQuotes, 2014)
- “I open all my concerts with ‘My Back Pages,’ written by Bob Dylan, and close them all with ‘May the Road Rise to Meet You,’ written by Roger McGuinn and Camilla McGuinn.” (Interview, blog.srpl.net, 2021)
- “The power of music just kinda kills all those ills; it cures everything.” (Interview, The Band Official, 2024)
Roger McGuinn’s quotes resonate with folk-rock soul, creative passion, and timeless wisdom, inspiring fans to find healing in music and joy in authenticity. Which quote strums your heartstrings? Share it in the comments and keep McGuinn’s jangly legacy alive!
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