Although he took influence from George Harrison, as a session player Roger McGuinn had been experimenting with 12-string guitar sounds long before he was captivated by the Beatles and Harrison’s use ...

Roger McGuinn crafted the quintessential sound of folk rock in 1965 with a Rickenbacker 12-string in hand. The Byrds’ take on Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man” became a rallying cry for guitarists ...

"Mr. Tambourine Man" was originally written and released by Bob Dylan in March 1965. It was the first track on the acoustic side of his album, Bringing It All Back Home. However, the band that ...