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His talent was amazing and impeccable. His stories of the places he's been & the things he's done are also very enlightening. Also amazing is how he played many songs that I've never heard him perform before (live), and continually outdid himself. It's a real privilege to be able to experience him "in person". Thank you !!!
Mr.Tambourine was released 44 years ago. Although the record featured a full band all those years ago, no one seemed to miss them last night in Malibu as McGuinn played that charming, chiming intro and sang the words everyone has known since 1965. Even though that 12 string sound is his major legacy he deserves a lot of credit for making so many Dylan songs palatable to the masses with his gentle slightly sad voice. He pretty much led everyone through a time machine, with amusing anecdotes about all the big names he played with before anyone had ever heard of The Byrds and playing all the Byrds songs that a retrospective show would demand. What was crystal clear last night was just how good he is on any guitar, with a master craftsman's touch that is rooted in a skillful banjo style and folk picking tricks that sound like two or three guitars playing at once. Yes, Crosby and Clark and Hillman were a significant part of The Byrds but McGuinn was always the main event. and that was obvious at this show. You missed some harmonies at times but you could hear some of that from the audience occasionally.
This was the first time I have seen Roger McGuinn in person and he did a great solo performance of the Byrds hits and some of his own. He was on stage for about an hour and forty minutes without an intermission and delivered a great performance without interruption. I felt that his guitar playing was some of the best that I have ever seen and I've seen a lot of performers over the years. His concert was like an autobiography of his career and was very enjoyable. I recommend seeing him if you have any interest at all in the 60s music scene and he might best appeal to baby boomers, but his music, I feel, is enjoyable for all ages. Go see him!
I have been a fan of the Roger Mcguinn and the Byrds for over 4 decades, so lets get that right out front. I was aware of much of the bands history but had no idea how little I knew of McGuinn's role, until he started literally sharing his entire music history, woven through the fabric of so many memorable songs, along with songs that influenced him prior to becoming a rock star. It was interesting to learn of his roots as a guitar player, songwriter, and band member of one of rock's most notable bands. Roger's voice is still as rich and distinctive as it was 40 years ago, as are his guitar chops, so it was a real treat to have the opportunity to experience a wonderful evening with one of rock's true living legends. The only thing I can say that isn't 100% supportive of his performance is that I felt he talked a little much, when he could have been singing and playing more. But I also understand that its important that he does talk as much as he does, as he is sharing his life story, so its a kind of paradox and I give him the benefit of the doubt.
ROGER MCGUINN WAS AWESOME...HIS VOCALS AND GUITAR SKILLS ARE GREAT. HE IS SO TALENTED. LOVE HIS STORY TELLING OF THE EARLY YEARS...THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE SEEN HIM IN A YEAR AND WOULD DEFINITELY SEE HIM AGAIN.
Not only a fabulous performance, highlighting McGuinn's iconic, folk-influenced hybrid picking style of guitar playing and sweet tenor voice, but an engaging history lesson in folk/pop/rock music.
