Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner under fire for comments on female, Black rockers
The notable music journalist has been removed from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, the organization announced.
by Joe Hernandez
Sep 17, 2023
2 minutes
Jann Wenner, the founder of Rolling Stone magazine, is facing criticism for saying that Black and female musicians were not "articulate" enough to be included in his new book, which features seven interviews with white, male rock 'n' roll icons.
The uproar over Wenner's comments prompted an apology from the storied music journalist, and he
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