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For musician, a time to lend a hand
San Jose, CA, September, 2005 — Roger McGuinn of The Byrds is spreading the word about glaucoma and the importance of getting your eyes tested.
On September 10, the San Jose Mercury News featured a column by Patty Fisher about McGuinn, GRF, and the importance of glaucoma research and education:
If the name Roger McGuinn vaguely rings a bell, think “Mr. Tambourine Man” and “Turn, Turn, Turn.” As lead singer and guitarist for the Byrds back in the 1960s, McGuinn defined folk rock by setting Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan songs to a Beatle beat. Today he’s still performing and recording, as well as introducing young people to classic American folk music through his Web archive, “McGuinn’s Folk Den.”
McGuinn and I have a lot in common. We both were born in Chicago. Our parents worked for rival newspapers. We both got started playing the guitar at the legendary Old Town School of Folk Music, though he actually had talent. And we both have glaucoma. … McGuinn was lucky to have been diagnosed early. Now he’s helping the Glaucoma Research Foundation spread the word about the importance of regular eye exams.
Source: The Mercury News