Roger Fisher (guitarist)

Roger Fisher
Fisher in 1978[1][2]
Fisher in 1978[1][2]
Background information
Born (1950-02-14) February 14, 1950 (age 74)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
GenresRock, hard rock, folk rock, pop, AOR
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1967–present
LabelsMushroom, Capitol, Portrait, Epic, EMI Canada, MCA
Websiterogerfisher.com

Roger Fisher (born February 14, 1950) is an American guitarist primarily known as one of the founding members of the band Heart. His tenure lasted from 1967 until 1980.[3] In 2013 Fisher was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Heart.

  1. ^ The instrument shown in the photo was created from two single-necked guitars; it is not a factory Gibson doubleneck. In Guitar Player issue December 1979, it is described by Roger as "a Gibson SG that was modified into a 6- and 12- doubleneck guitar by Ed Myronyk." The guitar was used to record "Love Alive" as well as "Soul Of The Sea".
  2. ^ "Roger Fisher and Creating His Custom Guitars". Fisher Bros and the Human Tribe. June 2, 2018. Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  3. ^ Saulnier, Jason (March 15, 2012). "Roger Fisher Interview". Music Legends. Retrieved May 7, 2013.