Roger McGuinn is an American musician best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the folk rock band The Byrds. Born on July 13, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, he played a significant role in shaping the sound of the 1960s music scene with his jangly guitar style and distinctive voice. McGuinn's career began in the early 1960s, and he gained fame with hits like "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "Turn! Turn! Turn!". After The Byrds disbanded, he continued to perform and record solo albums, contributing to the folk and rock genres for decades.