Ianthe Mcguinn

About the Author

Ianthe McGuinn is a celebrated author and memoirist whose life has been deeply intertwined with the golden age of rock 'n' roll. As the daughter of folk-rock legend Roger McGuinn, founder of The Byrds, she grew up amidst the whirlwind of fame, creativity, and the countercultural upheavals of the 1960s and '70s. In her poignant memoir 'In the Wings: My Life with Roger McGuinn and The Byrds,' Ianthe offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the McGuinn family dynamics, the making of iconic albums, and the personal triumphs and struggles that shaped her extraordinary journey. With a voice that blends warmth, wit, and unflinching honesty, she captures the magic and mayhem of living in the shadow of stardom while forging her own path as a writer and observer of human resilience.