In an excerpt from his new memoir, Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner reveals John Lennon’s history with the magazine and how he helped make it a success.
000th cover. With an introduction by our magazine founder Jann S. Wenner as well as excerpts from the magazine and quotes from photographers and their celebrity subjects, this nostalgic journey down the memory lane of pop music
Brown & Co.), the founder of Rolling Stone writes of the magazine's emergence as a celebration of the power and artistry of rock music – and also about a more personal celebration, when he is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. ...
SEE ALSO: The Hound From 'Game of Thrones' Sings the Rolling Stones Gus Wenner, son of Rolling Stone founder Jan and president and chief operating officer of Wenner Media, said in a statement that the company wanted to "explore strategic options for its majority interest in Rolling Stone to...
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The Rolling Stones disaster at Altamont: Let it bleed(Jan. 21, 1970) Wenner said, "There were many people to blame for that. And the Stones certainly were one of them." "You call it a defining moment for the magazine," said Mason. "Were you gonna back your friends, or were you go...
AHMET ERTEGUN ; Founder of Atlantic Records Whose Signings Included Ray Charles, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling StonesAhmet Ertegon was the most important figure in the recordindustry of the 20th century. When he...By PerronePierre
There is, however, a poignancy to the album. Though it marked the start of a period of musical creativity and excellence for The Rolling Stones,Beggars Banquetalso saw the last album appearance of founder and original leader Brian Jones, who drowned seven months after the album’s release, ...
“Owning a business with The Rolling Stones is absolutely electrifying. It is an absolute privilege to create this product alongside some of the greatest artists of our time,” said John Fincher, Socio Ventures partner and Crossfire Hurricane co-founder, in a statement. “The band’s vision and...
Introduction On Nov. 19, 2014, Rolling Stone magazine published an article titled ‘A Rape on Campus.’ In the article, a student named Jackie alleged she had been sexually assaulted at a fraternity party during her first year at the University. A series of student and commu...