Following the success of his 1976 album Cardiff Rose , McGuinn intended to make another album in collaboration with its producer Mick Ronson .
Thunderbyrd is American singer - songwriter and guitarist Roger McGuinn 's 5th solo studio album , released in 1977 on the Columbia Records label .
Following the success of Roger McGuinn 's 1976 album Cardiff Rose guitarist Roger McGuinn intended to make another album in collaboration with its producer Mick Ronson .
Thunderbyrd is American singer - songwriter and guitarist Roger McGuinn 's 5th solo studio album , released in 1977 on the Columbia Records label .