Roderick Edward "Legs" McNeil is a prominent American music journalist, born on January 27, 1956, in Cheshire, Connecticut. He is best known as one of the three original founders of the iconic Punk Magazine, which played a significant role in naming the punk music movement. Besides his work with Punk Magazine, McNeil served as a former editor at Spin and as the editor-in-chief of Nerve Magazine.

At the age of 18, disillusioned with the prevailing hippie movement, McNeil collaborated with high school friends John Holmstrom and Ged Dunn to create a media outlet. They desired a platform that would capture the essence of being "obnoxious, smart but not pretentious, absurd, ironic," which led them to the name "Punk." Their initiative aimed to attract attention, social engagement, and opportunities for free drinks.

McNeil is also renowned for co-authoring two famous books that utilize the "oral history" method. This involves narrating events using firsthand accounts collected by the authors, providing a rich, personal perspective on historical events.