An Interview with Roger Fisher of Heart - Magic Man

Elliot Gould of Render Edge Media sits down with Roger Fisher, Heart's original lead guitarist, for three days of interviews. Roger discusses a wide range of topics, including the collaboration with his brother, Michael Fisher, the original Magic Man, on the writing and recording of his latest album, "Heart of the Blues," his love of designing and building guitars, how some of Heart's most iconic songs were written, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction concert.

In this video, Roger shows how he tunes his guitar to achieve the special sound required to re-create the lead and rhythm guitar for Heart's "Magic Man."

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[BWR]

I don't think Roger gets enough credit for his part of the early hits Heart had. Everyone remembers Anne's powerful voice, but so many of their early songs included incredibly complicated and memorable guitar parts from Roger. The songs would not have been the same without him.

[mediacritic]

Because it's an old song we've heard a million times, it's easy to forget how fucking great Magic Man is.

[rationalmuscle]

One of the greatest (and most underrated) guitarists. This solo in particular is a work of genius.

[danepaulstewart]

Frikkin’ GENIUS!
That tuning shaped a decade of rock!

[tinanoel]

Magic Man is definetly one of my all time favorite songs

[JesseeSage]

As much as I love Ann and Nancy's work, Heart is not complete without Roger and his unique playing style. His string vibrato sings and resonates emotion and has since been absent from their music. Amazingly, some 40-50 years later, even the best of the solo transcriptions never got this right, to figure in an alternate 'up-tuning' for Magic Man. Such a great song 🎸

[w.harrison]

The guitars on Magic Man were so sophisticated and masterful and confident that the song had power that was scary to me then and now. It sounded dangerous, somehow, as a total song, like no parent would want their teenager listening to it. It made the power of the adolescent female sociopath come alive in her full insanity with the lyric, "Try to understand, he's the magic man, momma." It felt very "Go Ask Alice", remember that book/movie? This song seemed like adolescence going too far into a world you may never return from. Fantastic recording! The whole album, really.

[EclecticHillbilly]

For me, the band was never the same after they got rid of Roger.

[leeforrester]

That solo still gives me the chills. Now he explains the tuning. Pure genius.

[geraldhartley]

Roger Fisher is a genius. He guitar work made all the difference on those early Heart albums. The solo on Magic man is just BRILLIANT. Now I understand this tuning played a major part in its unique sound. 😮

[ZFlyingVLover]

This guy was the soul of the music that made heart famous

[JH-qyno]

It is tragic how underrated Roger is as a musician. I appreciate his contribution.

[dibber]

Loved Roger Fisher in Heart!!!

Unique guitar sound in the 70's!!!

When you heard him play, you knew it was Heart!!!

[jawsxx]

After watching this, I just appreciate Roger that much more.

[marcusmofield]

His tone on the record is just unbelievable.

[DCB]

Some of the best lead guitar ever written and played. Only Roger can play Magic Man. We love you Roger!

[carriemorley]

Love you Roger! I went to a party at North Beach in the mid 70s where you were and remember a nice chat! Love from a hometown girl❤

[barnhilltribes]

Anyone that would give a thumbs down has to be some kind of special sort of narcissist! Roger is pure genius!

[peteve]

Roger, nobody plays Magic Man like you do. Not even close. You are the man. The early years.... It's just amazing.

[michaelsteven]

I was 16, in ‘76, practicing for “Battle of the Bands” when the singer walked in and said, “you gotta hear this!” ..it was “Magic Man”..I’ll never forget it..oh, and that guitar sound! Thanks for the memories Roger.